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AJ12 YKP

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,335 mi
Last recorded170,335 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 170,335 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 159,204 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 151,697 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 141,579 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 136,164 miles

underside of vehicle covered in oil

Fail 5 Feb 2020 136,163 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

underside of vehicle covered in oil

Pass 4 Feb 2019 118,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 118,214 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 102,506 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all brake discs lipped

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2017 79,711 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2016 58,224 miles

both front discs lipped

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 50,265 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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AJ12 YKP 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 AJ12 YKP, 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 AJ12 YKP registered?

AJ12 YKP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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