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BJ08 BVR

2008 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,179 mi
Last recorded158,179 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Ml 25089,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 BVR
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 158,179 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 153,054 miles

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

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

check tracking

Fail 18 Jun 2019 153,054 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

check tracking

Pass 26 Apr 2018 147,516 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 140,358 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear upper stop light inoperative

Pass 3 Mar 2016 125,154 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 109,424 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 109,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 85,406 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 59,923 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,810 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 41,261 miles

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

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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BJ08 BVR is a 2008 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes Ml 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 89,010 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 BJ08 BVR, 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 18 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 BJ08 BVR registered?

BJ08 BVR is a 2008 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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