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55 GP

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,216 mi
Last recorded53,216 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 GP
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 53,216 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 49,037 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 45,490 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 41,995 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 39,404 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 37,172 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 35,565 miles

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

rear wiper missing

Fail 26 Feb 2020 35,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear wiper missing

Pass 19 Feb 2019 31,122 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 26,157 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,395 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 16,564 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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55 GP is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 55 GP, 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 55 GP registered?

55 GP is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is 55 GP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 GP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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