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M23 DKL

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,251 mi
Last recorded66,251 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 DKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 66,251 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 58,289 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 51,495 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 42,390 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 32,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 32,278 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 28,536 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 28,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5.13mm to 0.00mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5.13mm to 0.00mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2019 27,332 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 23,693 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 7,465 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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M23 DKL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 M23 DKL, 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 M23 DKL registered?

M23 DKL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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The MOT history for M23 DKL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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