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SG12 DSY

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,973 mi
Last recorded137,973 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 DSY
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 137,973 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 124,420 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 120,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 120,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 111,280 miles

nsf outer cv boot lightly perished and starting to seep grease

Fail 16 Jun 2022 111,280 miles

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

nsf outer cv boot lightly perished and starting to seep grease

Pass 8 Jun 2021 101,340 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 92,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 May 2019 82,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 7 Mar 2018 72,529 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,356 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 59,379 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 44,066 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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SG12 DSY is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SG12 DSY, 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 SG12 DSY registered?

SG12 DSY is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is SG12 DSY safe to buy?

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