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CU08 NLN

2008 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,629 mi
Last recorded138,629 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Ml 25089,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 NLN
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 138,629 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 131,303 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 128,210 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 121,943 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 115,273 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 113,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel binding

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 104,161 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,012 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 79,305 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 79,305 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 71,777 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 62,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions not tested as too low reading for emission machine to detect

Pass 2 Jan 2013 54,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,874 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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CU08 NLN is a 2008 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CU08 NLN, 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 CU08 NLN registered?

CU08 NLN is a 2008 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is CU08 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 NLN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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