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WU09 ETO

2009 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,553 mi
Last recorded157,553 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes Ml 25079,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 ETO
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 157,553 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 157,417 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 143,817 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust shield getting insecure

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 143,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust shield getting insecure

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 135,728 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 130,721 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 130,721 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 124,454 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 111,301 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 93,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Fail 26 Aug 2017 93,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 83,955 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 71,835 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 71,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 57,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre getting low on edges and deep cut on outer side wall

Pass 11 Jun 2014 57,957 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on edges and deep cut on outer side wall

Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,936 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 16,887 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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WU09 ETO is a 2009 Mercedes Ml 250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU09 ETO, 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 WU09 ETO registered?

WU09 ETO is a 2009 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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