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L1 SHK

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,885 mi
Last recorded70,885 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 SHK
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2026 70,885 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 68,448 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 64,859 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 60,473 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 54,772 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 49,500 miles

front discs worn

rear tyres worn close to the limit in central tread

Pass 14 Nov 2020 42,164 miles

undertray(s) fitted

Pass 29 May 2019 35,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 May 2018 32,330 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 29,032 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 25,489 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,990 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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L1 SHK is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L1 SHK, 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 L1 SHK registered?

L1 SHK is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is L1 SHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 SHK shows 12 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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