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PO12 ENK

2012 Mercedes-benz 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,207 mi
Last recorded76,207 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 25064,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 ENK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 76,207 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 74,076 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 71,254 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 67,288 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Wearing on Edges Cracked and Perished 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 64,719 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,334 miles

Central undercovers damaged both sides

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 61,333 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe under covers (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central undercovers damaged both sides

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 58,006 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 58,006 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust system insecure pipe clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 53,895 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

one centre exhaust clamp poor

Fail 18 Dec 2018 53,895 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

one centre exhaust clamp poor

Pass 9 Jan 2018 48,697 miles

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

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,810 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 30,244 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 21,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PO12 ENK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PO12 ENK, 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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PO12 ENK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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