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FG12 PFE

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,231 mi
Last recorded157,231 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 PFE
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 157,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim is damaged - OK at the present time (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupling is starting to deteriorate - keep under observation (6.1.7 (d) (i))

under floor covers fitted not allowing full access to some under floor components

Pass 5 Jun 2025 151,162 miles

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

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

Nearside daytime running light partially inoperative

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

Rear drive flange starting to split

Fail 30 May 2025 151,148 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside daytime running light partially inoperative

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

Rear drive flange starting to split

Pass 17 May 2024 140,276 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded and deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 135,330 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 122,235 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 113,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 113,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 105,032 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 94,184 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 86,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 29 May 2018 86,231 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 May 2017 75,831 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 65,163 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 51,757 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 51,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FG12 PFE 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 75%.

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 FG12 PFE, 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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FG12 PFE is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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