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RX12 DFE

2012 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 2525cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,024 mi
Last recorded107,024 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 25064,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX12 DFE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 107,024 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 107,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 100,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed slightly stretched (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 95,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 95,218 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror lamp unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 86,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 86,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 78,042 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 78,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 72,365 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 72,365 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,378 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 67,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 57,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts to inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 57,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts to inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 49,880 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 49,880 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front ball joint(ARM) (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 42,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,507 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 34,507 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 24,973 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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RX12 DFE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,525cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RX12 DFE, 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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RX12 DFE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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