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VN12 XDZ

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,678 mi
Last recorded115,678 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 XDZ
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 115,678 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp fractured but still secure and not leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear wiper arm loose

Pass 2 Jan 2025 109,778 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 109,778 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 103,699 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 103,355 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 96,829 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 89,762 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 89,762 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 83,292 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 75,641 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 67,353 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 67,353 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 58,574 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 51,898 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 44,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 44,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VN12 XDZ is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VN12 XDZ, 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 VN12 XDZ registered?

VN12 XDZ is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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