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X789 YOO

2001 Mercedes Ml 250

Blue Petrol 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,811 mi
Last recorded133,811 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX789 YOO
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 133,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 129,528 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2015 129,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 119,182 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Nail in both front tyres and wearing on inner edges.

Slight lift in both rear lower ball joints.

Slight lift in offside front lower ball jonit.

Slight movement in both front anti roll bar bushes.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 13 May 2014 119,182 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front number plate damaged.

Nail in both front tyres and wearing on inner edges.

Slight lift in both rear lower ball joints.

Slight lift in offside front lower ball jonit.

Slight movement in both front anti roll bar bushes.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 107,172 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Front number plate damaged.

Movement in both front anti-roll bar bushes.

Nearside mirror missing.

Rear wiper blade split.

Small split in nearside front steering rack gaiter.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 107,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Front number plate damaged.

Movement in both front anti-roll bar bushes.

Nearside mirror missing.

Rear wiper blade split.

Small split in nearside front steering rack gaiter.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 95,982 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

Offside rear tyre on legal limit

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,790 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 89,788 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 88,435 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 86,931 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 74,906 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 50,329 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 50,329 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 44,318 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 44,024 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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X789 YOO is a 2001 Mercedes Ml 250 in Blue with a 2,143cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X789 YOO, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes Ml 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X789 YOO is a 2001 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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