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KW12 CRF

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,986 mi
Last recorded162,986 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 CRF
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 162,986 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 162,985 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))

Pass 21 May 2025 150,977 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 141,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 129,757 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti- roll bar bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 129,487 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification N/S/R suspension coil spring incorrect height wrong spring fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Towbar coupling indicator not working Rear tow bar electrics inop (6.1.6 (e))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti- roll bar bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 114,680 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 10 Jun 2021 101,599 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 96,057 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 87,682 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 78,390 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,852 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,179 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 38,899 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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KW12 CRF is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KW12 CRF, 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 KW12 CRF registered?

KW12 CRF is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is KW12 CRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 CRF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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