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YT12 LPV

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,880 mi
Last recorded131,880 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 LPV
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 131,880 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 127,934 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 28,717 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 118,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 115,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 110,065 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 106,049 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 105,053 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 95,467 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 89,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 81,307 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,400 miles

under trays fitted .engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 64,028 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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YT12 LPV is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT12 LPV, 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 YT12 LPV registered?

YT12 LPV is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is YT12 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 LPV 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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