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RSA 70

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,927 mi
Last recorded149,927 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSA 70
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 149,927 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 148,653 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 145,450 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 143,932 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 143,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside main beam aim low

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 141,510 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 140,471 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 140,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 126,397 miles

All tyres slightly cracked.

Pass 5 May 2016 120,685 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 120,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 101,225 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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RSA 70 is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RSA 70, 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 RSA 70 registered?

RSA 70 is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is RSA 70 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSA 70 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RSA 70 have outstanding finance?

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