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BV08 WXX

2008 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,690 mi
Last recorded120,690 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Ml 25089,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 WXX
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 120,690 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 119,710 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 114,614 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 114,614 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 110,724 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 101,553 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 94,172 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 94,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 80,703 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Bulb faliure light on dash , no bulbs detected as faulty during test.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 May 2015 75,515 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 69,594 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 53,632 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,437 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,181 miles

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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BV08 WXX is a 2008 Mercedes Ml 250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BV08 WXX, 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 BV08 WXX registered?

BV08 WXX is a 2008 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BV08 WXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 WXX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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