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KM12 MZJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,918 mi
Last recorded90,918 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 MZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 90,918 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 90,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread 2.5mm (255/50/19) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread 3mm (255/50/19) (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 7 Aug 2024 81,965 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 71,123 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 71,123 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 63,917 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 63,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2021 55,458 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 11 Aug 2020 49,312 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 49,312 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 41,042 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 41,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 34,060 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 34,006 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 27,745 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Upper engine cover fitted

Vehicle under body panels fitted

cracks in tyre tread (no cords visible)

cracks in tyre tread (no cords visible)

cracks in tyre tread (no cords visible)

Pass 11 May 2016 22,163 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 22,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 16,520 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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KM12 MZJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KM12 MZJ, 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 KM12 MZJ registered?

KM12 MZJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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The MOT history for KM12 MZJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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