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RJ57 LBY

2007 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,518 mi
Last recorded138,518 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes Ml 25096,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 LBY
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2024 138,518 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides rubbers split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edges

Pass 13 Jun 2023 130,722 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 130,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 127,842 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 125,563 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 125,563 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 119,637 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 119,634 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 114,006 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 114,006 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 108,149 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 101,267 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 94,292 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle Has covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Pass 30 Jan 2016 87,845 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 87,833 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 80,974 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 80,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 70,375 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 21 Jun 2013 64,270 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has screw in tread

Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,539 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 49,784 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RJ57 LBY is a 2007 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes Ml 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 96,474 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 RJ57 LBY, 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 19 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 RJ57 LBY registered?

RJ57 LBY is a 2007 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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