2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 250 3.0L Diesel · FY60 UCF

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 250 presents a stable and largely competent roadworthiness record, culminating in a clean pass on 29 July 2022 at 88,339 miles with zero defects. That result followed a minor three-day failure for a windscreen chip directly in the driver's line of sight, which was promptly repaired. The overall maintenance trend is one of steady, responsible upkeep rather than neglect, with no recurring mechanical or structural failures across the five-year span from 2019 to 2022. The mileage pattern tells a clear story of very light use. The vehicle covered just 5,416 miles between August 2019 at 72,952 miles and July 2022 at 88,339 miles, averaging roughly 1,805 miles per year over that three-year window. Between 2020 and 2021 the car added 4,961 miles, and then only 5,495 miles followed in the subsequent year leading to the 2022 test. Critically, the recorded mileage has not advanced at all since the July 2022 pass, meaning the vehicle has stood idle or been off the road for approximately four years as of June 2026. That prolonged static period warrants careful inspection of rubber components, fluid condition, and brake condition, as vehicles left standing often suffer from perished tyre sidewalls, seized calipers, and degraded seals. Buyers should pay particular attention to the windscreen, which has been flagged in three of the five recorded tests for damage, suggesting either a recurring stone-chip issue or a panel that has been replaced and subsequently damaged again. The 2021 advisory on both front tyres wearing on their inner edges is a meaningful indicator of wheel alignment or suspension geometry wear, likely from worn track rod ends or suspension bushes. With the car now sitting on 88,339 miles and having been stationary for four years, a thorough inspection of the front suspension, steering components, and tyre condition is essential. Brake discs and calipers should also be checked carefully, as prolonged inactivity frequently causes surface corrosion on discs and sticking calipers on a vehicle of this age. The exhaust and underbody should be examined for corrosion, particularly given the low annual mileage, which can accelerate moisture-related rust in exhaust components and underfloor structures.