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KV12 GVL

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,320 mi
Last recorded117,320 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 GVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 117,320 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 117,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 111,457 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 111,457 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 106,311 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 101,390 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 95,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tail light not working in tail gate but more than 50% still working

Fail 24 Sep 2021 95,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tail light not working in tail gate but more than 50% still working

Pass 28 Sep 2020 84,672 miles

Front Washers weak but still enough liquid to clear screen

Pass 23 Jan 2017 45,874 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 41,737 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 30,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake pads possibly low, unable to check due to wheels.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre wearing on edges on stepped tred.

off side front tyre wearing on edges on stepped tred.

small cut in off side front tyre.

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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KV12 GVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KV12 GVL, 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 KV12 GVL registered?

KV12 GVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is KV12 GVL safe to buy?

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