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KW12 KXO

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,558 mi
Last recorded107,558 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 KXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 107,558 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft gaiter pin holed

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft gaiter pin holed

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 107,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft gaiter pin holed

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft gaiter pin holed

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 97,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 97,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 89,127 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 84,455 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 83,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 72,374 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 72,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 62,428 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 56,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 51,326 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 43,197 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 26,733 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 24,685 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 19,170 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 KXO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KXO, 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 KXO registered?

KW12 KXO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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