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YT55 VMG

2006 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,731 mi
Last recorded153,731 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Ml 250100,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 VMG
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 153,731 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorated

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 148,477 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 142,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 134,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 134,204 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 125,599 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both nearside and offside (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 125,599 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both nearside and offside (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 118,376 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 107,601 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 107,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 95,488 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 87,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 75,843 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 60,867 miles

nearside rear seat belt not tested due too child seat fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2010 46,969 miles

screen washers partialy not working

Pass 6 Nov 2009 36,254 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 32,235 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 32,168 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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YT55 VMG is a 2006 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YT55 VMG, 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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YT55 VMG is a 2006 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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