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WM12 JWW

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,929 mi
Last recorded154,929 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 JWW
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 154,929 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 30 Jul 2025 154,929 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Jun 2024 145,148 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 14 Jun 2024 145,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Jan 2023 131,811 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 131,790 miles

Emissions not tested Due to injector leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Injector seal leaking (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 114,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 104,403 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 90,022 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 65,137 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 59,486 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,867 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,750 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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WM12 JWW is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WM12 JWW, 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 WM12 JWW registered?

WM12 JWW is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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