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KL02 PKL

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Beige Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,700 mi
Last recorded56,700 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL02 PKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 56,700 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 54,480 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 54,479 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 52,563 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 50,100 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 50,100 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 47,410 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 45,129 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft gaiter slightly deterioraterd

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 43,604 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking grease but not excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake discs slightly lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres are slightly worn on edges

Fail 21 Sep 2020 43,604 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking grease but not excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake discs slightly lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres are slightly worn on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2019 40,063 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 34,668 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 29,599 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,210 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 20,886 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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KL02 PKL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Beige with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KL02 PKL, 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 KL02 PKL registered?

KL02 PKL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is KL02 PKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL02 PKL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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