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5555 CW

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

196,301 mi
Last recorded196,301 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5555 CW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 196,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 185,517 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 172,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 163,013 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 148,143 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 138,695 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 138,693 miles

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

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 123,151 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 123,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 111,662 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 111,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 100,012 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 84,903 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 68,136 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,072 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,247 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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5555 CW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 5555 CW, 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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5555 CW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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