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T5 UPA

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,661 mi
Last recorded103,661 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 UPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 103,661 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 152,963 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 91,557 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 81,230 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 81,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 62,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper defective

Pass 19 Mar 2020 27,185 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 24,748 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 22,416 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 20,445 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 18,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTTER EDGE

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?

Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
81,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,032
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22,074
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,608
Registration plate lamp not working 19,483
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T5 UPA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 69,892 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Ml fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 27,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T5 UPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T5 UPA registered?

T5 UPA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is T5 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 UPA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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