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NC12 XCY

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,903 mi
Last recorded90,903 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC12 XCY
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 90,903 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 84,689 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

prop shaft centre bearing bush split.

Fail 4 Mar 2025 84,688 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))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

prop shaft centre bearing bush split.

Pass 5 Mar 2024 78,448 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged o/s/f tyre slight damage to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 72,003 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 66,293 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 58,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 55,286 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 47,943 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 40,254 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 34,131 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 31,912 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 26,027 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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NC12 XCY is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NC12 XCY, 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 NC12 XCY registered?

NC12 XCY is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is NC12 XCY safe to buy?

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