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K18 LLY

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,502 mi
Last recorded49,502 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 LLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 49,502 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 48,529 miles

Wheel alignment requires checking

Fail 11 Oct 2024 48,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment requires checking

Pass 6 Nov 2023 47,123 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 45,702 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 44,610 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 41,618 miles

Brake pads all around getting low

Pass 11 Oct 2019 38,296 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 33,821 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 29,231 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 24,632 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 18,864 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (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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K18 LLY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 K18 LLY, 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 K18 LLY registered?

K18 LLY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is K18 LLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 LLY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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