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C4 VGA

2013 Mercedes Ml 250

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

164,049 mi
Last recorded164,049 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes Ml 25065,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 VGA
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 164,049 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 164,049 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 150,226 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 150,224 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 132,903 miles

Offside Front Outer a small hole in gaiter allowing grease to leak.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 115,415 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 115,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2021 98,970 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 89,812 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 89,812 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 89,739 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 72,014 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 71,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 51,103 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 51,103 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 46,097 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,952 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 41,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure high beam bulb (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 36,952 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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C4 VGA is a 2013 Mercedes Ml 250 in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes Ml 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 65,318 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 C4 VGA, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes Ml 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C4 VGA registered?

C4 VGA is a 2013 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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