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DV12 ZHB

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,288 mi
Last recorded133,288 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 ZHB
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 133,288 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 119,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2024 119,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o2 sensor lose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 110,611 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 102,971 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 99,231 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 95,003 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 86,328 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 74,705 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 71,037 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 69,440 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,944 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,628 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 41,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DV12 ZHB is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DV12 ZHB, 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 DV12 ZHB registered?

DV12 ZHB is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is DV12 ZHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 ZHB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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