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HP06 GAV

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,698 mi
Last recorded111,698 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHP06 GAV
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 111,698 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 111,698 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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 102,029 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 91,860 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 88,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner position lamp out on bootlid but still has 75% of the lamp working

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2023 88,586 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner position lamp out on bootlid but still has 75% of the lamp working

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2022 83,006 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 76,377 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 69,280 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 69,171 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 68,894 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 59,370 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 50,803 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,702 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 35,518 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,675 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HP06 GAV is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HP06 GAV, 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.

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What year was HP06 GAV registered?

HP06 GAV is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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