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KM12 XNW

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,906 mi
Last recorded123,906 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 XNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 123,906 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 114,353 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 105,345 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 105,342 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2023 96,501 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 88,336 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 88,336 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,760 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 71,096 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 68,034 miles

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

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 3 Apr 2018 55,423 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,674 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 38,914 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 29,379 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 XNW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KM12 XNW, 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 XNW registered?

KM12 XNW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is KM12 XNW safe to buy?

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