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70 APH

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,488 mi
Last recorded79,488 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration70 APH
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 79,488 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 76,658 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 76,656 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 75,988 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 66,994 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 59,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2020 57,380 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 57,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,132 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 52,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 45,868 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,058 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 33,342 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 33,342 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 27,992 miles

Front and rear pads getting low.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,992 miles

Front and rear pads getting low.

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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70 APH 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 70 APH, 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 70 APH registered?

70 APH is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 6 April 2012.

Is 70 APH safe to buy?

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