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UPP 863R

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,434 mi
Last recorded128,434 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPP 863R
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 128,434 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 126,282 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 116,970 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 110,729 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 104,742 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 100,540 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 86,630 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 86,630 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (both) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 75,819 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 61,197 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 46,888 miles

stone chips in screen

Pass 13 May 2015 40,234 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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UPP 863R is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UPP 863R, 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 UPP 863R registered?

UPP 863R is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is UPP 863R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPP 863R shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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