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MD04 JEM

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,957 mi
Last recorded94,957 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 JEM
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 94,957 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F and O/S/F inner sills slightly corroded [jacking point area] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 94,935 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken [bottom coil] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F and O/S/F inner sills slightly corroded [jacking point area] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 91,296 miles

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

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2024 86,196 miles

Front Exhaust clamp fractured.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 18 Jan 2024 86,196 miles

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

Front Exhaust clamp fractured.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 13 Jan 2023 78,248 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F OUTER >> NEW ADVISED (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 70,440 miles

Nearside Front Outer C/V gaitor leaking grease

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 63,324 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 63,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 56,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing.

Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,140 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 43,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 36,375 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 30,648 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 30,592 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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MD04 JEM is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MD04 JEM, 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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MD04 JEM is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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