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LT12 YRF

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,655 mi
Last recorded159,655 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 YRF
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 159,655 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 159,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2024 149,095 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 133,544 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 120,067 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 106,027 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 95,642 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 83,027 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 61,202 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,130 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,104 miles

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

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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LT12 YRF is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LT12 YRF, 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 LT12 YRF?

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What year was LT12 YRF registered?

LT12 YRF is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is LT12 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT12 YRF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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