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WF08 UKT

2008 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,109 mi
Last recorded176,109 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Ml 25089,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 UKT
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 176,109 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 165,762 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 156,993 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 143,861 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 136,528 miles

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor insecure, not fitted in brake pad

Offside Rear park brake efficiency only just met it appears adjustment ,repair required

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

brake pad wear warning on

Fail 3 May 2022 136,527 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps flashing ,faulty (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture fouled by moving parts ,secured to park brake cable (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor insecure, not fitted in brake pad

Offside Rear park brake efficiency only just met it appears adjustment ,repair required

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release handle missing (1.1.6 (d))

brake pad wear warning on

Pass 20 Jan 2021 127,160 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 127,148 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 120,006 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 116,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 95,068 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,011 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,951 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 72,338 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Wire rubbing on O/s/f cv boot

Fail 15 Apr 2015 72,335 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Wire rubbing on O/s/f cv boot

Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,790 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 63,790 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,765 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,143 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,720 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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WF08 UKT is a 2008 Mercedes Ml 250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF08 UKT, 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 WF08 UKT registered?

WF08 UKT is a 2008 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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