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RV12 LKZ

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,116 mi
Last recorded124,116 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 LKZ
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 124,116 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 117,450 miles

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

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 111,976 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))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 105,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 96,984 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,197 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 78,184 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 69,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 69,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,450 miles

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 14 Mar 2017 50,738 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,079 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

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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RV12 LKZ is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RV12 LKZ, 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 RV12 LKZ registered?

RV12 LKZ is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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The MOT history for RV12 LKZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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