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KM62 ZNV

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

228,352 mi
Last recorded228,352 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 228,352 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

surface corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2025 228,351 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

surface corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2024 223,048 miles

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

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

covers fitted not allowing inspection of all items

Pass 21 Nov 2023 210,579 miles

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

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))

covers fitted not allowing inspection of all items

tailgate struts weak

Fail 21 Nov 2023 210,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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))

covers fitted not allowing inspection of all items

tailgate struts weak

Pass 17 Nov 2022 196,675 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2022 196,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 185,679 miles

plastic covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2021 185,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 173,595 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2019 164,216 miles

plastic under trays fitted not allowing to view all components

Pass 7 Dec 2018 150,004 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 137,048 miles

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading

Fail 13 Dec 2017 137,048 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary safety catch seized (8.4.2)

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading

Pass 23 Nov 2016 110,788 miles

Bonnet secondary safety catch stiff

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 85,112 miles

Engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre punctured

Fail 8 Dec 2015 85,112 miles

Engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre punctured

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 ZNV is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ZNV, 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 KM62 ZNV registered?

KM62 ZNV is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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The MOT history for KM62 ZNV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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