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LV12 AEW

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,555 mi
Last recorded97,555 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 AEW
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 97,555 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 88,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 85,034 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 85,034 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 77,686 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 66,166 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 49,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 May 2018 35,917 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 35,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 24,993 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 24,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 20,583 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 15,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 15,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LV12 AEW 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 71.4%.

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 LV12 AEW, 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.

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What year was LV12 AEW registered?

LV12 AEW is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is LV12 AEW safe to buy?

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