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FP12 BVZ

2012 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,802 mi
Last recorded91,802 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 25064,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 BVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 91,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 91,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative lights on rear not turning off! (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall ! also cords exposed throgh small cut in outer side wall ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 91,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 88,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded brake pipe from flexi to over sub frame area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded around flexi hose area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded from flexi to over sub frame area (1.1.11 (c))

full under vehicle and outer sill covers fitted obscuring under vehicle and outer sills

Pass 16 Jan 2024 84,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 81,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

full under vehicle, engine and outer sill covers fitted obscuring under vehicle, engine components and outer sills

Fail 24 Jan 2023 81,043 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

full under vehicle, engine and outer sill covers fitted obscuring under vehicle, engine components and outer sills

Pass 26 Jan 2022 74,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall split and inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edges inner and outer worn change soon (5.2.3 (e))

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 22 Jan 2021 67,662 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 67,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 58,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35zr18 94 y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 45,712 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 36,281 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 33,812 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge 225/40R18 92Y

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35 R18 94 Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge 225/40R18 92Y

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35 R18 94 Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,372 miles

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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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FP12 BVZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FP12 BVZ, 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 FP12 BVZ registered?

FP12 BVZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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