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221 CWK

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,988 mi
Last recorded102,988 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration221 CWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 102,988 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 100,670 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 98,426 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 94,167 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 90,623 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 90,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 84,827 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 79,124 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 67,497 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage to screen A and B zone's (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 48,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 35,704 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 35,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 24,622 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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221 CWK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 221 CWK, 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 221 CWK registered?

221 CWK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is 221 CWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 221 CWK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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