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W21 JJC

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,435 mi
Last recorded137,435 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW21 JJC
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 137,435 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 120,791 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 103,457 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 100,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.21mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 100,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.38mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.16mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.21mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 93,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 93,139 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 85,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 81,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Side lamp unit dim

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,090 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 72,459 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 63,401 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 60,933 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 52,431 miles

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

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

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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W21 JJC is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W21 JJC, 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 W21 JJC registered?

W21 JJC is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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