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R121 NED

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,687 mi
Last recorded93,687 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 NED
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 93,687 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 90,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 86,304 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 83,381 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 80,343 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 76,822 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 70,261 miles

Both rear light units has led stripes that are not working

Euro lite stickers on both headlamp lens

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has uneven wear

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has uneven wear

Pass 26 Mar 2018 62,743 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 56,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Fail 28 Mar 2017 56,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Fail 22 Mar 2017 56,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 42,780 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 37,065 miles

Offside rear tyre worn low.

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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R121 NED is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black 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 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 R121 NED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R121 NED registered?

R121 NED is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is R121 NED safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 NED shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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