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VA51 CBA

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,563 mi
Last recorded115,563 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 CBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 115,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 111,930 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 111,884 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 108,107 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 105,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 97,644 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 93,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 88,828 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 82,537 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 72,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damaged and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 63,229 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 52,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,569 miles

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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VA51 CBA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VA51 CBA, 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

How do I check the history of VA51 CBA?

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What year was VA51 CBA registered?

VA51 CBA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is VA51 CBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 CBA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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