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JU57 RTE

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,639 mi
Last recorded154,639 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU57 RTE
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 154,639 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 144,269 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 144,266 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 135,723 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2022 124,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 117,559 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 117,559 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 109,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 109,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 98,640 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 80,888 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 80,888 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 65,012 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,624 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 46,174 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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JU57 RTE is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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 JU57 RTE, 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

How do I check the history of JU57 RTE?

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What year was JU57 RTE registered?

JU57 RTE is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is JU57 RTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for JU57 RTE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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