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ESK 177

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,424 mi
Last recorded116,424 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESK 177
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 116,424 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 105,105 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 92,167 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 90,223 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 89,889 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,500 miles

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

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

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2020 78,687 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2019 74,015 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2018 66,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 57,381 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 48,185 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,188 miles

Under trays fitted

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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ESK 177 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ESK 177, 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

How do I check the history of ESK 177?

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What year was ESK 177 registered?

ESK 177 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is ESK 177 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESK 177 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ESK 177 have outstanding finance?

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