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ET12 HAM

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,782 mi
Last recorded94,782 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 HAM
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 94,782 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 93,016 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 91,827 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 88,702 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 86,521 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 84,011 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 63,121 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 59,030 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 55,397 miles

under trays fitted and engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 49,129 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 49,129 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ET12 HAM is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 ET12 HAM, 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

How do I check the history of ET12 HAM?

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What year was ET12 HAM registered?

ET12 HAM is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is ET12 HAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 HAM 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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