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PJ62 FZL

2012 Mercedes-benz 250

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,524 mi
Last recorded108,524 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 25064,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 FZL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 108,524 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 95,789 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 86,570 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 81,448 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 81,441 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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 74,373 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 69,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear NAIL IN NSR TYRE

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 61,507 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 53,779 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 43,173 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 43,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +cords showing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge + nail (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres 3mm

Pass 16 Nov 2016 33,004 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 20,836 miles

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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PJ62 FZL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ62 FZL, 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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What year was PJ62 FZL registered?

PJ62 FZL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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