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MW12 BWK

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,826 mi
Last recorded121,826 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 BWK
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 121,826 miles

Coolant leak coolant low ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing and rear upper engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 112,784 miles

Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 112,758 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 103,780 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 92,108 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 86,917 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 85,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 78,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 78,731 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 70,726 miles

6000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 60,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bare on inner edge no cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bare on inner edge no cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 50,709 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 42,274 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MW12 BWK is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MW12 BWK, 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 MW12 BWK registered?

MW12 BWK is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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