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GU59 ECA

2009 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,042 mi
Last recorded79,042 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes Ml 25079,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 ECA
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 79,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2025 72,878 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 68,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 67,918 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 2mm, sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 1.6mm, sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 65,697 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 62,297 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 59,136 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 59,116 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,311 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 52,632 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 47,929 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 42,348 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 39,246 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 36,285 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 31,649 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 27,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Dec 2013 27,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 21,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all brake discs corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2012 21,047 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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GU59 ECA is a 2009 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GU59 ECA, 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 GU59 ECA registered?

GU59 ECA is a 2009 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is GU59 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 ECA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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