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B8 BYM

1999 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

129,167 mi
Last recorded129,167 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Ml103,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 BYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 129,167 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 127,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 124,210 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 122,272 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 119,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 119,997 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 117,404 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 113,988 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 111,683 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2017 109,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 109,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 107,839 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 105,639 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,457 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 102,762 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 101,297 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 99,491 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 99,490 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 97,686 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 95,550 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 94,077 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 92,967 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 90,726 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?

Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
81,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,032
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22,074
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,608
Registration plate lamp not working 19,483
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B8 BYM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,243 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Ml fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 27,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 BYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B8 BYM registered?

B8 BYM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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The MOT history for B8 BYM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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