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FV12 JJL

2012 Mercedes-benz 250

White Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,121 mi
Last recorded179,121 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 25064,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 JJL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 179,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 172,466 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 172,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 165,869 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 165,869 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 148,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 132,183 miles

Front tyres, all edges worn

Lower effort- nearside parking brake

Pass 13 Nov 2019 113,605 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low on treads

Offside Front Outer Brake pad worn to the limit! Note: Unable to view all brakes for wear etc

Offside Front tyre inner edge severely worn

Fail 12 Nov 2019 113,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low on treads

Offside Front Outer Brake pad worn to the limit! Note: Unable to view all brakes for wear etc

Offside Front tyre inner edge severely worn

Pass 27 Nov 2018 89,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Localized brake pipes corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn to the limit; borders on MoT fail. Recommend replace.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 59,599 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,470 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 40,848 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FV12 JJL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV12 JJL, 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 FV12 JJL registered?

FV12 JJL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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