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WF08 EDK

2008 Mercedes Ml 250

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

190,807 mi
Last recorded190,807 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Ml 25089,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 EDK
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 190,807 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 190,807 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 180,543 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (adjacent to fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s registration plate lamp dim

Fail 12 Mar 2021 180,542 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (adjacent to fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s registration plate lamp dim

Pass 30 Dec 2019 169,753 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 157,203 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 156,880 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 142,696 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

pre safe warning on

Fail 19 Jan 2018 142,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear wiper split

poly v belt badly perished

pre safe warning on

Pass 30 Jan 2017 130,561 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 130,561 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 122,936 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 122,886 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 104,634 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 104,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 58,869 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 57,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind to o/s/rear brake

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,049 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,110 miles

Offside 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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WF08 EDK is a 2008 Mercedes Ml 250 in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WF08 EDK, 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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WF08 EDK is a 2008 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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