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AK05 OVK

2012 Mercedes-benz 350

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,540 mi
Last recorded197,540 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 35059,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OVK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 197,540 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 184,018 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 174,449 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 158,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2021 153,122 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 153,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 148,407 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 140,769 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 125,145 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 119,558 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 115,110 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 108,709 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 107,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 106,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 78,879 miles

both rear tyres getting low

eml on

Fail 1 Oct 2015 78,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres getting low

eml on

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 9 Oct 2014 43,574 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 7,428 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?

Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,405
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 748
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 543
brake binding 449
Headlamp aim too low 313
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 299
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AK05 OVK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 59,110 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 350 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 748 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK05 OVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK05 OVK registered?

AK05 OVK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is AK05 OVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 OVK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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