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DE61 VGK

2011 Mercedes Ml 250

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,106 mi
Last recorded121,106 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes Ml 25085,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 VGK
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 121,106 miles

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2025 114,361 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 114,361 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 107,447 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 107,447 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 99,607 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection of components & Brake pipes

Pass 5 May 2022 91,307 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 83,625 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 81,717 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 74,669 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 74,666 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 69,263 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 61,333 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 50,569 miles

Rear Rear brake pads 80% worn

Fail 29 Apr 2015 40,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

no emissions registered

Pass 29 Apr 2015 40,065 miles

no emissions registered

Pass 6 May 2014 29,758 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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DE61 VGK is a 2011 Mercedes Ml 250 in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes Ml 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 85,206 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 DE61 VGK, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes Ml 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE61 VGK registered?

DE61 VGK is a 2011 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is DE61 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 VGK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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