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KN12 KAO

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,342 mi
Last recorded86,342 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 KAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 86,342 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 82,125 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 70,500 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 53,000 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2022 51,175 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 42,847 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 38,887 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 29,966 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 24,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 18,419 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 15,836 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,278 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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KN12 KAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KN12 KAO, 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 KN12 KAO registered?

KN12 KAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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