CarVerify

Free Car Check

28 JOE

2007 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,678 mi
Last recorded135,678 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Ml88,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration28 JOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 135,678 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 122,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 118,087 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 118,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 110,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Oct 2022 110,767 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 106,294 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 106,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 102,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 102,332 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 98,455 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 98,455 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 93,011 miles

Central Rear one led bulb not working in center brake light lamp

Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,757 miles

Central Rear 1 led bulb out on high level brake light

Nearside Front outer tyre wall starting to perish

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,056 miles

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,071 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 61,680 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 61,680 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,538 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,342 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,018 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,954 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 28,323 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 28,323 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?

Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
81,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,032
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22,074
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,608
Registration plate lamp not working 19,483
Full Mercedes-benz Ml reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

28 JOE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 88,126 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-benz Ml fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 27,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 28 JOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 28 JOE?

You can check the full history of 28 JOE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 28 JOE registered?

28 JOE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 May 2007.

Is 28 JOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 28 JOE shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 28 JOE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 28 JOE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.