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M22 YKS

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,273 mi
Last recorded114,273 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 YKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 114,273 miles

Heatshield hitting backbox (still secure)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 114,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML Light Present (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Heatshield hitting backbox (still secure)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 105,450 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2024 105,409 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2023 101,028 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 82,257 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 79,949 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 71,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 71,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 63,144 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 52,329 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 52,036 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2015 45,338 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 YKS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M22 YKS, 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 YKS registered?

M22 YKS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 October 2012.

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