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G8 CGE

2006 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,512 mi
Last recorded170,512 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Ml 250100,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 CGE
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 170,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 170,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 170,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 162,626 miles

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin backing plate equal to friction material (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 162,626 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin backing plate equal to friction material (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 151,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 151,722 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 146,045 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 142,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 138,281 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 138,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 131,951 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 125,546 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 125,311 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 121,498 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 121,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 115,183 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 115,183 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 108,952 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 101,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 86,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Feb 2012 75,808 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,808 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,300 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,549 miles

offside front tyre just above limit

Fail 10 Sep 2009 46,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre just above limit

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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G8 CGE is a 2006 Mercedes Ml 250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G8 CGE, 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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G8 CGE is a 2006 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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