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RJ12 ZPD

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,913 mi
Last recorded108,913 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 ZPD
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 108,913 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 95,965 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 88,520 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 85,861 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 78,679 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH VERY CLOSE 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 70,702 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 70,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 62,763 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 62,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords two cuts with cords showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 53,346 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 45,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 37,439 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 28,611 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,063 miles

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

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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RJ12 ZPD is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RJ12 ZPD, 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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What year was RJ12 ZPD registered?

RJ12 ZPD is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is RJ12 ZPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 ZPD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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