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A12 XKD

2014 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,219 mi
Last recorded160,219 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml61,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 XKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 160,219 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 152,408 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 141,206 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Subframe slightly damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber casings corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 141,206 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Subframe slightly damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber casings corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 113,714 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 113,302 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 89,069 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 89,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Aim high....... (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 85,488 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 85,213 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,596 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 71,596 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 47,759 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 44,071 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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2017 34,730 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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A12 XKD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 61,575 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 A12 XKD, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 XKD registered?

A12 XKD is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 October 2014.

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