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MK61 YXE

2012 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,596 mi
Last recorded142,596 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 25064,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 YXE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 142,596 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 132,403 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 116,707 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 103,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 90,449 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 83,554 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 79,078 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 79,078 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 69,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 60,587 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 50,918 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,294 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 31,128 miles

Front inner pads getting low

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?

Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
2,936
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 715
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 458
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MK61 YXE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 64,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 250 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 875 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK61 YXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MK61 YXE registered?

MK61 YXE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is MK61 YXE safe to buy?

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