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KY12 XZX

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,361 mi
Last recorded149,361 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 XZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 149,361 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 144,026 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 144,022 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 134,819 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 125,510 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 113,714 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 113,714 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2021 113,695 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 95,758 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 84,235 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 84,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 79,026 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 63,549 miles

Offside indicator repeater damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2016 63,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside indicator repeater damaged

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 27,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 27,054 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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KY12 XZX 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 62.5%.

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 KY12 XZX, 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 KY12 XZX registered?

KY12 XZX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is KY12 XZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 XZX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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