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KM12 VGL

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,891 mi
Last recorded89,891 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 VGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 89,891 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 83,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 79,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 79,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 70,239 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 63,473 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 63,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 56,380 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 56,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 50,449 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 50,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 46,340 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 39,750 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2017 35,119 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 27,303 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 VGL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

KM12 VGL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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