2012 Mercedes ML 250 2.1L Diesel · 11 CO
2012 Mercedes ML 250 (2.1L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 86,271 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES ML 250
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
11 CO Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 86,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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11 CO Mileage History
- 15/07/201521,285 mi
- 20/05/201626,771 mi+5,486 mi
- 19/05/201736,249 mi+9,478 mi
- 18/05/201844,518 mi+8,269 mi
- 20/05/201950,773 mi+6,255 mi
- 20/05/201950,774 mi+1 mi
- 12/05/202058,105 mi+7,331 mi
- 21/06/202163,528 mi+5,423 mi
- 30/11/202167,236 mi+3,708 mi
- 30/11/202167,236 mi
- 23/11/202273,158 mi+5,922 mi
- 27/11/202377,878 mi+4,720 mi
- 11/11/202482,102 mi+4,224 mi
- 18/11/202586,271 mi+4,169 mi
Average of roughly 6,281 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
11 CO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes Ml 250 (11 CO) between July 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted securing clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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