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FX09 XSY

2009 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,008 mi
Last recorded117,008 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes Ml 25079,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 XSY
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 117,008 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 114,481 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 108,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under cover not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Oct 2022 108,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under cover not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2021 103,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 99,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 89,496 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,512 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SUSPENSION ARMS AND COMPONENT HAS SURFACE RUST (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL HAS SURFACE RUST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BODY HAS SURFACE RUST (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL HAS SURFACE RUST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BODY HAS SURFACE RUST (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SUSPENSION ARM AND COMPONENTS HAS SURFACE RUST (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test AND TOW BAR MOUNTING HAS SURFACE RUST BUT NOT WEAKENED ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 78,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear offside and nearside shock absorbers

parking brake performance near limit

Pass 7 Sep 2017 75,605 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn down too 3mm

Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,492 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion forming on both rear driveshafts

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,077 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 65,077 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,259 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,674 miles

front brake discs worn/pads low

n/s/r hand brake split[outer]

wiper blades worn

Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,710 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,614 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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FX09 XSY is a 2009 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes Ml 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 79,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX09 XSY, 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 17 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 FX09 XSY registered?

FX09 XSY is a 2009 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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