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H21 NKN

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,174 mi
Last recorded91,174 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 NKN
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 91,174 miles

nearside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn low on tread

rear prop shaft rubber coulping splitting

Fail 23 Jan 2026 91,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn low on tread

rear prop shaft rubber coulping splitting

Pass 31 Jan 2025 83,846 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 78,567 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 78,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 73,088 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 68,419 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower wishbone rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 62,923 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 60,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 55,843 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 45,378 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 36,043 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2016 24,403 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,767 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Ml 250?

Based on 7,460 MOT tests across 589 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 57
coil spring broken 42
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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H21 NKN is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 72,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Ml 250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H21 NKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Ml 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes Ml 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H21 NKN registered?

H21 NKN is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is H21 NKN safe to buy?

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