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YH12 ZZM

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,514 mi
Last recorded153,514 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 ZZM
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 153,514 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 148,108 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 148,105 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 139,650 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2023 139,650 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 130,919 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 122,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 122,409 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 109,595 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 89,924 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,685 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,231 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 64,231 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,313 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 52,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YH12 ZZM is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YH12 ZZM, 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 YH12 ZZM registered?

YH12 ZZM is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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