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KP12 ECW

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,884 mi
Last recorded155,884 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 ECW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 155,884 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 116,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 83,791 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 78,157 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 75,297 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 75,254 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 70,125 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 65,461 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 59,919 miles

Nearside Front outer cv gaitor has a small leak of grease but prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 4 Jul 2018 52,639 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 45,938 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 37,466 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 29,269 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2015 27,609 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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KP12 ECW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,987cc 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 KP12 ECW, 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 KP12 ECW registered?

KP12 ECW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is KP12 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 ECW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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