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T33 FYG

2005 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 320cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,300 mi
Last recorded120,300 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 FYG
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine320cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 120,300 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 114,703 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear axle rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2022 113,173 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 111,843 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 109,763 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 108,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 108,442 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 106,161 miles

2 x rear tyres- 255 50 19

n/s/f cv gater deteriorated

o/s/f steering gater deteriorated

rear anti roll bar corroded

vehicle structure-corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2018 106,161 miles

Nearside Front Steering component casing fractured steering gater (2.1.2 (d) (i))

2 x rear tyres- 255 50 19

front brake discs worn

n/s/f cv gater deteriorated

o/s/f steering gater deteriorated

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear brake discs worn

vehicle structure-corrosion

Pass 20 May 2017 104,250 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 100,352 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 96,089 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 90,378 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 90,378 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 81,584 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 72,587 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 61,879 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 61,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 51,843 miles

Front Brake Discs worn

Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,659 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 30,386 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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T33 FYG is a 2005 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black with a 320cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T33 FYG, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes Ml 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T33 FYG is a 2005 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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