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M22 AKU

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,067 mi
Last recorded114,067 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 AKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 114,067 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 110,176 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 107,577 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 98,350 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 93,555 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 86,797 miles

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

Nearside doors of vehicle damaged

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 74,573 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 (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted under side of vehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2019 74,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted under side of vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2018 65,047 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2018 65,045 miles

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2017 51,534 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2016 38,049 miles

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

oil leak under car

Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,677 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 22,343 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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M22 AKU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red 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 M22 AKU, 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 M22 AKU registered?

M22 AKU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is M22 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M22 AKU 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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