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LS12 BNN

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,344 mi
Last recorded70,344 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 BNN
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 70,344 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 66,382 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 66,382 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 64,693 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 64,693 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 58,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall 255/50r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 58,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall 255/50r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 51,228 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 44,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 44,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 36,813 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 36,813 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 30,303 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,500 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 12,557 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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LS12 BNN is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LS12 BNN, 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 LS12 BNN registered?

LS12 BNN is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is LS12 BNN safe to buy?

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