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AK12 AVO

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,615 mi
Last recorded108,615 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 AVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 108,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 104,939 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 100,381 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 93,082 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear and tyre treads worn to tread wear bars Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 89,827 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 87,202 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 81,377 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 75,984 miles

front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,541 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 69,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 59,236 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge & o/s/r tyre has a slight cut in inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 59,236 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge & o/s/r tyre has a slight cut in inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

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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AK12 AVO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White 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 AK12 AVO, 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 AK12 AVO registered?

AK12 AVO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AK12 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 AVO 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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