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KY62 YLG

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,889 mi
Last recorded141,889 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 YLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 141,889 miles

Drivers seat belt starting to fray

Front & Rear brake discs show wear

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 16 Sep 2025 141,433 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Drivers seat belt starting to fray

Front & Rear brake discs show wear

Pass 23 Sep 2024 136,272 miles

Drivers seat belt starting to fray

Front & Rear brake discs show wear

Nearside front driveshaft gaiter small split

Pass 22 Sep 2023 130,919 miles

All brake discs show wear

Drivers seat belt starting to fray

Fail 22 Sep 2023 130,909 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

All brake discs show wear

Drivers seat belt starting to fray

Pass 17 Oct 2022 126,965 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 121,859 miles

Both sides front tyres wearing on edges & perishing

Front brake discs show wear

Nearside front driveshaft gaiter deteriorated & starting to leak (Just meets criteria)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 16 Oct 2020 115,262 miles

Both sides rear tyres worn close to wear markers

Nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter small split

Pass 23 Oct 2019 110,320 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 100,886 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 89,942 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 80,572 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 80,562 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working deap beam (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 80,515 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam damaged (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 66,181 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 66,181 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KY62 YLG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KY62 YLG, 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 KY62 YLG registered?

KY62 YLG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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