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KY08 EKJ

2008 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,642 mi
Last recorded108,642 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Ml 25089,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 EKJ
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 108,642 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 99,222 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 99,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2022 96,462 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 96,462 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 93,530 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 90,909 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 90,908 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 89,165 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 83,909 miles

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,132 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 77,132 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 65,296 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,721 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 60,721 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 52,217 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper torn

Fail 19 Jun 2013 47,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper torn

Pass 7 Jul 2012 40,221 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,204 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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KY08 EKJ is a 2008 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KY08 EKJ, 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 KY08 EKJ registered?

KY08 EKJ is a 2008 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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