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KM62 ACU

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,419 mi
Last recorded104,419 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 ACU
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 104,419 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 104,419 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 99,200 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 93,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 88,172 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,625 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 72,685 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

emissions too clean to register

Fail 9 Oct 2020 72,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

emissions too clean to register

Pass 13 Apr 2019 56,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle to prop shaft rubber doughnut starting to split

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Apr 2019 56,122 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))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle to prop shaft rubber doughnut starting to split

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Apr 2018 45,444 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 45,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 37,969 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 34,437 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,955 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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KM62 ACU is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black 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 KM62 ACU, 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 KM62 ACU registered?

KM62 ACU is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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