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T13 CSG

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,759 mi
Last recorded108,759 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT13 CSG
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 108,759 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 95,791 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 86,846 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 74,913 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inside edge and slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 62,560 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 62,560 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 60,429 miles

under trays fitted, unable to check all components fully

Fail 13 Nov 2020 60,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

under trays fitted, unable to check all components fully

Pass 22 May 2019 55,912 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 55,912 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 51,548 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 47,294 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 47,294 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 44,091 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,291 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 41,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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T13 CSG is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T13 CSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T13 CSG registered?

T13 CSG is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is T13 CSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T13 CSG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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