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SF09 UOT

2009 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,606 mi
Last recorded132,606 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes Ml 25079,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 UOT
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 132,606 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 125,960 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 125,941 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 111,892 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 90,002 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 88,423 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 88,420 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 83,862 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 83,862 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 78,174 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 71,306 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 58,767 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 51,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,948 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 33,741 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 33,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SF09 UOT is a 2009 Mercedes Ml 250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 SF09 UOT, 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 SF09 UOT registered?

SF09 UOT is a 2009 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is SF09 UOT safe to buy?

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