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FX12 NHU

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,143 mi
Last recorded118,143 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 NHU
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 118,143 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 101,297 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 83,505 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 73,940 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 70,192 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 70,192 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 59,377 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 59,376 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 52,206 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 52,206 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 43,146 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 43,146 miles

Central Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 33,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 33,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 15,462 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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FX12 NHU is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in White 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 FX12 NHU, 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 FX12 NHU?

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What year was FX12 NHU registered?

FX12 NHU is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is FX12 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX12 NHU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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