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YJ12 WCS

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,509 mi
Last recorded89,509 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 WCS
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 89,509 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 89,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2025 81,267 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 77,602 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 77,573 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside & nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 74,755 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 74,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 68,210 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 61,777 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 56,785 miles

Offside Washer jet providing weak flow of fluid but still sufficient to clear the windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2019 49,344 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front & offside rear worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged offside & nearside front & offside rear perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 44,268 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 34,462 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 24,543 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 19,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 19,337 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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YJ12 WCS 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 75%.

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 YJ12 WCS, 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 YJ12 WCS registered?

YJ12 WCS is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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