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R2 BHG

2012 Mercedes-benz 250

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,424 mi
Last recorded149,424 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 25064,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 BHG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 149,424 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 149,404 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to broken rear subframe (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 135,351 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 128,481 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 128,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2022 123,370 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 123,370 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 122,410 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 121,473 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 108,626 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 108,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 82,041 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,849 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,030 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 38,030 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides wearing low (3.5.1g)

Front both discs heavy wear lip

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 chips/cracks (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,010 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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R2 BHG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250 in White 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-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 R2 BHG, 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 R2 BHG registered?

R2 BHG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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