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YL56 LLM

2006 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,241 mi
Last recorded156,241 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Ml 250100,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL56 LLM
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 156,241 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 154,069 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 154,069 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 136,470 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 136,470 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 114,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished & cracking in tread

Fail 25 Oct 2013 113,808 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished & cracking in tread

Pass 5 Nov 2012 93,600 miles

both front tyres worn on inner shpulders tracking may be out

Fail 1 Nov 2012 93,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn on inner shpulders tracking may be out

Fail 7 Nov 2011 70,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 70,679 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,931 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,785 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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YL56 LLM is a 2006 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YL56 LLM, 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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What year was YL56 LLM registered?

YL56 LLM is a 2006 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YL56 LLM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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