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KE12 KSU

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,487 mi
Last recorded177,487 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 KSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 177,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Bumper missing

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 160,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 144,989 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 144,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 81,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 81,562 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 74,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2019 69,716 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 61,516 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,638 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 52,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 46,702 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 46,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 37,810 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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KE12 KSU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KE12 KSU, 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.

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What year was KE12 KSU registered?

KE12 KSU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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