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KW12 VXN

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,064 mi
Last recorded97,064 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 97,064 miles
Pass 25 May 2025 89,611 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 78,182 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 63,268 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 51,545 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 47,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,552 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2019 41,743 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 41,743 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 35,736 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 30,534 miles

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)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 30,534 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 24,432 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 19,965 miles

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

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

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 VXN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 KW12 VXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW12 VXN registered?

KW12 VXN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is KW12 VXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 VXN 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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