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KS12 XZK

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,144 mi
Last recorded80,144 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 80,144 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 76,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged N/S/F tyre has a cut on sidewall- no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 71,855 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 66,339 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 62,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 59,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 59,601 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 56,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tail Light Cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2019 53,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 48,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 42,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 31,984 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 22,478 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 15,218 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 XZK is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XZK, 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 KS12 XZK registered?

KS12 XZK is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is KS12 XZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 XZK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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