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KM12 XEL

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,899 mi
Last recorded95,899 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 XEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 95,899 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 95,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 85,546 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 72,094 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 60,800 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 60,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 54,872 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 51,513 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 51,513 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

Pass 4 Sep 2019 46,456 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 40,661 miles

Front and nearside rear tyres wearing low on shoulders

Front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Sep 2017 35,835 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 29,375 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 26,434 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some test items

under trays fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 21 May 2015 20,653 miles

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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KM12 XEL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 KM12 XEL, 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 KM12 XEL registered?

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

Is KM12 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM12 XEL 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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