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MF62 NTO

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,402 mi
Last recorded158,402 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 NTO
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 158,402 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 151,323 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 142,169 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathering on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Offside Front tyre feathering on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2022 130,371 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2022 130,371 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2021 117,606 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 116,440 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing wear and cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing wear on inner edge(very close) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 101,090 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 82,043 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 81,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL UNDER INFLATED BALD ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE, DAMAGED FROM DRIVING WHILE UNDER INFLATED (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive NEARSIDE AND BACK OF ENGINE DAMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REFILL ADBLUE ON DASH

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 73,914 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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 6 Oct 2017 53,726 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 38,230 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,526 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MF62 NTO is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black 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 MF62 NTO, 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 MF62 NTO registered?

MF62 NTO is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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