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VN62 FMA

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,892 mi
Last recorded110,892 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 FMA
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 110,892 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 108,523 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 108,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 100,946 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 93,736 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 86,014 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 78,322 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 63,487 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,245 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,672 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 34,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 21,541 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 15,847 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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VN62 FMA is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Grey 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 VN62 FMA, 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 VN62 FMA registered?

VN62 FMA is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is VN62 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN62 FMA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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