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KW12 CSY

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,861 mi
Last recorded110,861 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 CSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 110,861 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 101,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 85,606 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 85,604 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 64,893 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 64,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 47,315 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 45,197 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 45,197 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 42,272 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 36,506 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 30,899 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 26,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 21,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KW12 CSY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CSY, 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 CSY registered?

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

Is KW12 CSY safe to buy?

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