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VE62 CSU

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,760 mi
Last recorded70,760 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 CSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 70,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Lower level Floor Panel Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 70,759 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Lower level Floor Panel Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 68,559 miles

Coolant leak from thermostat area ()

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,611 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 59,053 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute inside dvr compartment indicating fault (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 55,485 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp only one bulb working (1.4.A.2h)

horn not very loud but enough to be heard

Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,031 miles

Centre Front support bar bent with bolts not in place

front support for CAT damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2016 49,031 miles

Centre Front support bar bent with bolts not in place

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front support for CAT damaged

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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VE62 CSU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE62 CSU, 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.

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What year was VE62 CSU registered?

VE62 CSU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is VE62 CSU safe to buy?

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