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KW12 CRU

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,907 mi
Last recorded127,907 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 CRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 127,907 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2024 127,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 121,014 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2023 120,679 miles

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/50r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2022 109,663 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear prop where it meets the diff the rubber is split

Pass 14 May 2021 99,229 miles

Rear rear prop rubber where it meets the rear diff is split

Fail 14 May 2021 99,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/50r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear rear prop rubber where it meets the rear diff is split

Pass 17 Jan 2020 89,257 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 89,257 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 82,006 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 82,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 69,235 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 69,234 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 60,343 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 60,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 49,080 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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KW12 CRU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KW12 CRU, 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 KW12 CRU registered?

KW12 CRU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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