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ET12 VKS

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,752 mi
Last recorded113,752 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 VKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 113,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 97,368 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 85,717 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 82,662 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 75,748 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 68,369 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2020 62,643 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,655 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 51,179 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 44,124 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 35,870 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 26,748 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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ET12 VKS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver 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 ET12 VKS, 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 ET12 VKS registered?

ET12 VKS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 August 2012.

Is ET12 VKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 VKS 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.

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