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R6 LGW

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,186 mi
Last recorded172,186 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 LGW
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 172,186 miles

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damage to rear bumper (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 172,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/50/19 107Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damage to rear bumper (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 98,503 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 98,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 88,899 miles

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))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 88,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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 3 Feb 2023 79,486 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 79,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has no tread on inner and outer edges and close to limit advise changing asap before cords are exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 66,603 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 60,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre serious worn on both edged, tyre down to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre serious worn on both edged, tyre down to 2.5mm (255/50/19). (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (OSR & NSR), slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 51,094 miles

Low emitter.

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR seats. ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,410 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 38,668 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 26,973 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 18,927 miles

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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R6 LGW is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R6 LGW, 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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R6 LGW is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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