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RJ12 KLO

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,702 mi
Last recorded36,702 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 KLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 36,702 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 30,100 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 30,098 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 22,289 miles

all discs poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2021 16,643 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 10,216 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 8,239 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 7,205 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 6,157 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 6,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 5,752 miles

Emissions to clean to register, no print outs.

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Signs of rodent under bonnet.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 4,717 miles

Emissions to clean to register, no print outs.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RJ12 KLO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ12 KLO, 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 RJ12 KLO registered?

RJ12 KLO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is RJ12 KLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 KLO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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