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KY12 WHU

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,585 mi
Last recorded127,585 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 WHU
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 127,585 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 113,570 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 105,589 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 92,182 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 84,223 miles

N/S/R seats folded down preventing full inspection of belts.

Near side front CV gaitor had some grease but no visible hole or damage.

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 77,045 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))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 77,025 miles

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

Injector leaking

Near side front CV gaitor had some grease but no visible hole or damage.

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 28 May 2019 68,803 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 May 2019 68,698 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 57,419 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 May 2017 44,894 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 33,823 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 23,762 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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KY12 WHU 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 KY12 WHU, 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 KY12 WHU registered?

KY12 WHU is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is KY12 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 WHU 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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