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WL12 FCP

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,996 mi
Last recorded101,996 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 FCP
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 101,996 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 96,473 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 92,085 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 86,572 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 86,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/50x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 79,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 72,063 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 72,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 66,900 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 66,900 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 59,360 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,303 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 42,391 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 36,117 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 29,314 miles

Nearside 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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WL12 FCP is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WL12 FCP, 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 WL12 FCP registered?

WL12 FCP is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is WL12 FCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 FCP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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