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MR06 BAR

2012 Mercedes-benz 250

Black Diesel 2525cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,086 mi
Last recorded141,086 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 25064,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR06 BAR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 141,086 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

heat shield loose rear

Fail 5 Nov 2025 141,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling rod snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

heat shield loose rear

Pass 25 Oct 2024 138,829 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front headlight deteriorated inside

Fail 24 Oct 2024 138,829 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front headlight deteriorated inside

Pass 16 Nov 2023 137,841 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2023 137,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and splitting in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2022 135,482 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 tyres wearing inner edges

front tyres cracking in tread

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2021 131,009 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes look corroded under covers

unable to check if headlight washers are fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2021 131,009 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both front to rear brake pipes look corroded under covers

unable to check if headlight washers are fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 126,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 124,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 120,986 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 114,941 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 108,935 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 104,589 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 102,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 102,936 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 75,809 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside and offside front tyre have deep cuts in the outer side walls, but not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 75,809 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside and offside front tyre have deep cuts in the outer side walls, but not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MR06 BAR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250 in Black with a 2,525cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MR06 BAR, 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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MR06 BAR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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