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SD12 KPZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,205 mi
Last recorded48,205 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 KPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 48,205 miles

Front brake disc/pads worn

Rear brake disc/pads worn

Pass 7 Oct 2024 44,054 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

front/rear brake disc worn

Fail 23 Sep 2024 44,054 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

front/rear brake disc worn

Pass 27 Sep 2023 39,806 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 39,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 35,932 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 34,125 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 32,748 miles

engine/floor cover fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 29,122 miles

engine/floor covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2018 24,956 miles

floor/engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 20,699 miles

engine/floor covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 16,388 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 12,606 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 7,955 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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SD12 KPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 SD12 KPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD12 KPZ registered?

SD12 KPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is SD12 KPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD12 KPZ 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.

Does SD12 KPZ have outstanding finance?

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