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PO12 EMX

2012 Mercedes-benz 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,127 mi
Last recorded66,127 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 25064,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 EMX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 66,127 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 66,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 60,407 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 60,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 55,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 55,917 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 48,029 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 48,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread delaminating / separating. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 41,840 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 36,836 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 36,836 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 32,002 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 25,368 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 25,368 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 21,876 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 17,240 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cuts in all tyre sidewalls

Pass 17 Mar 2015 13,588 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?

Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
2,936
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 715
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 458
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PO12 EMX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 64,660 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-benz 250 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 875 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO12 EMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PO12 EMX registered?

PO12 EMX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is PO12 EMX safe to buy?

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