2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.1L Diesel · KW12 CPN
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 120,400 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KW12 CPN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 120,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KW12 CPN Mileage History
- 03/10/2023106,101 mi
- 05/10/2023106,111 mi+10 mi
- 03/10/2024112,101 mi+5,990 mi
- 10/10/2024112,104 mi+3 mi
- 09/10/2025120,400 mi+8,296 mi
Average of roughly 7,087 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KW12 CPN 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 (KW12 CPN) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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