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A14 DAY

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,712 mi
Last recorded149,712 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 DAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 149,712 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 144,953 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 138,639 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively The middle mounting rubber is getting cut. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides, have humidity inside. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Main beam one. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides, before hoses they are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 132,104 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 126,315 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 121,937 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 118,876 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 118,876 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 110,492 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 110,443 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 100,875 miles

rear tyres approaching minimum tread depth indicators.

Fail 28 Mar 2018 100,875 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres approaching minimum tread depth indicators.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,449 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 89,250 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 79,101 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 67,905 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2015 67,905 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,573 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,667 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,662 miles

Cut in n/s/f tyre side wall.

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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A14 DAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A14 DAY, 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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A14 DAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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