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DU62 AWF

2012 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 2525cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,009 mi
Last recorded118,009 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 25064,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 AWF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 118,009 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 118,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 115,399 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside / offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 109,866 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 104,175 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 98,817 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 94,584 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 94,572 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 87,873 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 81,309 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 71,675 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,662 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 53,182 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD

O/S/F TYRE SHOWING HEAVY WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Pass 6 Jul 2015 45,189 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?

Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
2,936
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 715
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 458
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DU62 AWF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,525cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 64,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 250 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 875 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU62 AWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DU62 AWF registered?

DU62 AWF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is DU62 AWF safe to buy?

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