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FT61 NKS

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

197,800 mi
Last recorded197,800 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 NKS
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 197,800 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 169,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 161,962 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 158,629 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 153,941 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 148,769 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 148,769 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 143,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 134,147 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 133,997 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 118,336 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 102,664 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 102,241 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 86,035 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 79,593 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,255 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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FT61 NKS 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 81.3%.

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 FT61 NKS, 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

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What year was FT61 NKS registered?

FT61 NKS is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is FT61 NKS safe to buy?

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