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KS12 POU

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,401 mi
Last recorded98,401 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 POU
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 98,401 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 90,668 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 84,648 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 78,302 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 78,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 74,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 71,053 miles

advise rear discs worn

Fail 6 Oct 2020 71,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

advise rear discs worn

Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,429 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,342 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 40,149 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,443 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 27,014 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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KS12 POU is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black 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 KS12 POU, 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

How do I check the history of KS12 POU?

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What year was KS12 POU registered?

KS12 POU is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is KS12 POU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 POU 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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