2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.5L Diesel · K25 CAF
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 124,941 miles. MOT expired on 04 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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K25 CAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2025
- 124,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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K25 CAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Ml (K25 CAF) between January 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
K25 CAF Mileage History
- 27/01/2023101,645 mi
- 06/02/2024111,394 mi+9,749 mi
- 09/02/2024111,425 mi+31 mi
- 24/02/2025124,940 mi+13,515 mi
- 05/03/2025124,941 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,081 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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