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BB56 BCB

2006 Mercedes Ml 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,040 mi
Last recorded161,040 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Ml 250100,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB56 BCB
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 161,040 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 156,076 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 156,151 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 155,661 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 155,652 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 149,740 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 149,670 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 131,033 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 119,339 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 110,936 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 100,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 97,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,997 miles

rear tyres on wear indicaters

front brakes worn

Pass 11 Nov 2011 79,713 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 64,262 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,145 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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BB56 BCB is a 2006 Mercedes Ml 250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes Ml 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 100,390 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 BB56 BCB, 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 20 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 BB56 BCB registered?

BB56 BCB is a 2006 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is BB56 BCB safe to buy?

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