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AV62 KHW

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,890 mi
Last recorded97,890 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 KHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 97,890 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 93,539 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective insecure

Pass 28 May 2024 88,728 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 88,727 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 83,456 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 80,518 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 77,729 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 75,235 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 75,228 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 71,526 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 68,435 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 68,435 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 68,402 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 55,252 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 42,972 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 42,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 26,252 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 26,252 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AV62 KHW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV62 KHW, 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 AV62 KHW registered?

AV62 KHW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is AV62 KHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 KHW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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