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K888 TTA

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,961 mi
Last recorded87,961 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 TTA
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 87,961 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 87,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 80,128 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))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 80,128 miles

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

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 12 Oct 2023 70,635 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 61,333 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 55,254 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 49,484 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 44,901 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 2 Nov 2018 37,477 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 27,253 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 24,492 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 19,700 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 13,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesal emissions too clean to get a reading

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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K888 TTA is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Red 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 K888 TTA, 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 K888 TTA registered?

K888 TTA is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is K888 TTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K888 TTA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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