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MA53 ARA

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

96,568 mi
Last recorded96,568 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 ARA
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 96,568 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 89,113 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 80,103 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 70,067 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 61,414 miles

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

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

Under panels fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2021 61,414 miles

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

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

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

Under panels fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 50,906 miles

engine cover fitted/ under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 28,307 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 37,198 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 31,203 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,114 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 25,114 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 21,676 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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MA53 ARA is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in White 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 MA53 ARA, 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 MA53 ARA registered?

MA53 ARA is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is MA53 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA53 ARA 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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