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EK12 VFW

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,087 mi
Last recorded137,087 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 VFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 137,087 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 124,914 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 111,011 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 102,377 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 75,219 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 70,406 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 70,337 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 64,529 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 46,192 miles

No smoke detected.

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

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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EK12 VFW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EK12 VFW, 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 EK12 VFW registered?

EK12 VFW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is EK12 VFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 VFW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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