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LL58 SBX

2008 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,467 mi
Last recorded145,467 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Ml 25089,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL58 SBX
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 145,467 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 144,563 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2025 138,877 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 124,497 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 102,234 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 97,564 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 97,563 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 97,007 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2020 94,584 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 94,584 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 90,217 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,624 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 79,454 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 71,888 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,185 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 55,344 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 42,764 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 42,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 26,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LL58 SBX is a 2008 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LL58 SBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LL58 SBX?

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What year was LL58 SBX registered?

LL58 SBX is a 2008 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is LL58 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL58 SBX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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