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Y16 CYN

2012 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 2525cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,363 mi
Last recorded84,363 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 25064,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 CYN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 84,363 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 76,413 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 76,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 67,154 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 58,764 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 51,332 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 47,598 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 44,157 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in center low down (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 39,431 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 34,023 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 26,301 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 20,967 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 15,718 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?

Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
2,936
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 715
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 458
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Y16 CYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,525cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 64,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 250 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 875 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y16 CYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y16 CYN registered?

Y16 CYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is Y16 CYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y16 CYN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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