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GL12 AOU

2012 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,670 mi
Last recorded83,670 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes Ml 25072,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 AOU
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 83,670 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 82,351 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 77,981 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 77,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 73,309 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 67,955 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 60,047 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 53,054 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 53,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Both Inner And Outer Edges Inner Edge Is Bald

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 46,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,248 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 41,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 33,957 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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GL12 AOU is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GL12 AOU, 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 GL12 AOU registered?

GL12 AOU is a 2012 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is GL12 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 AOU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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