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FM56 TKC

2006 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,563 mi
Last recorded165,563 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Ml 250100,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 TKC
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 165,563 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 155,361 miles

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 28 Feb 2022 155,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 4 Feb 2021 150,477 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav ()

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

Front small stone chips all over windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 150,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav ()

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

Front small stone chips all over windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 146,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 140,165 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 133,662 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 133,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 128,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 128,212 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 122,852 miles

Nearside Rear park cable corroded

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened park (3.5.1b)

adult seat belt not checked baby seat fitted n/s/r

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 18,014 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear park cable corroded

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened park (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

adult seat belt not checked baby seat fitted n/s/r

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 115,767 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 115,767 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 104,671 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 98,675 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2013 98,675 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 87,493 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 87,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 76,969 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 54,774 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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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FM56 TKC is a 2006 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes Ml 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 100,390 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 FM56 TKC, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes Ml 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM56 TKC registered?

FM56 TKC is a 2006 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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