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P17 BNJ

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,375 mi
Last recorded157,375 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 BNJ
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 157,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

un der trays and covers fitted obscuring some items ....o/s/f mirror cover damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2026 157,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty filled up (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

un der trays and covers fitted obscuring some items ....o/s/f mirror cover damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2025 153,826 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 153,826 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 146,031 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 127,649 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 115,326 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 109,199 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 109,197 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 104,449 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 16 Jan 2020 104,449 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres close to limit

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 94,573 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 94,573 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 85,981 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 77,813 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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 61,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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P17 BNJ is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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 P17 BNJ, 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 P17 BNJ registered?

P17 BNJ is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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