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443 ETB

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,679 mi
Last recorded138,679 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration443 ETB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 138,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 135,527 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 128,473 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 122,371 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 117 miles

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

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

rear brake discs starting to show signs of corrosion.

Fail 6 Aug 2021 117,823 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear brake discs starting to show signs of corrosion.

Pass 25 Aug 2020 111,720 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 111,720 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 104,484 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brake discs showing signs of wear

front and rear brake pads over half worn.

Fail 28 Aug 2019 104,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald around inner tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brake discs showing signs of wear

front and rear brake pads over half worn.

Pass 23 Aug 2018 94,965 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to wear markers

front and rear brake discs and pads starting to show signs of wear.

Fail 23 Aug 2018 94,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to wear markers

front and rear brake discs and pads starting to show signs of wear.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 86,867 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 79,344 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 79,344 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,474 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,884 miles

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,640 miles

front pads worn

slight damage o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 18 May 2012 34,193 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,258 miles

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
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443 ETB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 86,046 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 443 ETB, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 443 ETB registered?

443 ETB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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