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K44 RUB

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,891 mi
Last recorded70,891 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 RUB
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 70,891 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 66,927 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 66,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 63,217 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 63,216 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 59,799 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 55,744 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 53,385 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 50,979 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,553 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,612 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 40,314 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)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 40,314 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 31,474 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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K44 RUB is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 K44 RUB, 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 K44 RUB registered?

K44 RUB is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is K44 RUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K44 RUB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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