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KU05 LAU

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,849 mi
Last recorded89,849 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 LAU
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 89,849 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres slightly worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2025 87,023 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 81,838 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 77,403 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2022 73,628 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,537 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 62,229 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 20 May 2019 53,480 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 46,071 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,405 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

No smoke detected

Pass 13 Jun 2016 28,795 miles

No smoke detected.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 20,944 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 20,892 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

no smoke detected.

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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KU05 LAU is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KU05 LAU, 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 KU05 LAU?

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What year was KU05 LAU registered?

KU05 LAU is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is KU05 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 LAU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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