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HK08 BAU

2008 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,171 mi
Last recorded136,171 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Ml 25089,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 BAU
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 136,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 136,171 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 134,252 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 134,246 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2024 129,364 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 124,903 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 120,484 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 117,481 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 111,745 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 105,360 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 100,847 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 93,173 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 82,360 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,293 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 66,799 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,147 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 45,560 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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HK08 BAU is a 2008 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HK08 BAU, 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 HK08 BAU registered?

HK08 BAU is a 2008 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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