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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Ml 250. Check any Ml 250 by registration number below.

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82.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.7%

vs Mercedes Avg

8

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mercedes Ml 250 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Ml 250 has an average MOT pass rate of 82.4%, which is 4.7 percentage points above the Mercedes brand average of 77.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Ml 250 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mercedes Ml 250 fails its MOT are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. If you are preparing your Ml 250 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mercedes Ml 250, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Ml 250 performs at MOT across different model years.

2013

Based on 37 vehicles

94.6%Excellent
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.3%

Mileage at 10yr

145k mi

2012

Based on 1,074 vehicles

84.9%Good
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

13.3%

Mileage at 10yr

158k mi

2011

Based on 116 vehicles

90.5%Excellent
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

7.1%

2010

Based on 85 vehicles

71.8%Average
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

26.5%

2009

Based on 48 vehicles

83.3%Good
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

10.3%

2008

Based on 40 vehicles

77.5%Good
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

20.8%

2007

Based on 67 vehicles

76.1%Good
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

20.0%

0

Based on 534 vehicles

80.5%Good
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Mileage at 5yr

106k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mercedes Ml 250

The most common reasons a Mercedes Ml 250 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

9.4%
2

A wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud

1.9%
3

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

1.3%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

2.7%

Mercedes Ml 250 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Ml 250 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Ml 250?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Ml 250 is 82.4% compared to the Mercedes average of 77.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Ml 250?
The most common MOT failures on the Mercedes Ml 250 are: A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (9.4%), A wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud (1.9%), Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction (1.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Mercedes Ml 250 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 82.4%, the Mercedes Ml 250 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Ml 250?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Ml 250?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes Ml 250: 144,576 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Ml 250 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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