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5 KWX

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,524 mi
Last recorded58,524 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 KWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 58,524 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 56,295 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 54,433 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 51,456 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 48,027 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 48,027 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 46,752 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 46,751 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 45,863 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 41,364 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads are coming close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 37,050 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 37,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cut on tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 16 Feb 2017 31,379 miles

No smoke detected on smoke test

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and has scrubbed out on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2016 26,081 miles

Emissions to clean to register, no print outs.

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 20,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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5 KWX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 5 KWX, 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 5 KWX registered?

5 KWX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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