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K400 ESA

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Beige Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,814 mi
Last recorded92,814 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK400 ESA
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 92,814 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 82,151 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 82,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 71,470 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 64,748 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 63,857 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 63,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Jul 2019 62,161 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 62,160 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 58,778 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 53,957 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 42,995 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 37,404 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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K400 ESA is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Beige with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K400 ESA, 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 K400 ESA registered?

K400 ESA is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is K400 ESA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K400 ESA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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