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KK11 ELA

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,339 mi
Last recorded69,339 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK11 ELA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 69,339 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 63,240 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 60,060 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 55,549 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 49,440 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 45,844 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 42,558 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 39,532 miles

Engine management light on dashboard

Pass 18 May 2017 35,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2016 31,183 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 24,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KK11 ELA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 KK11 ELA, 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 KK11 ELA registered?

KK11 ELA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is KK11 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KK11 ELA shows 11 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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