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MON 71Y

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,918 mi
Last recorded126,918 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMON 71Y
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 126,918 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 120,306 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 114,056 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 108,897 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 102,060 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,226 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 95,226 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2019 88,086 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2018 76,698 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 64,082 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,106 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 38,763 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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MON 71Y is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MON 71Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MON 71Y registered?

MON 71Y is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is MON 71Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MON 71Y shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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