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A22 WLO

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,656 mi
Last recorded152,656 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 WLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 152,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

plastic outer sill covers /steps

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2025 145,101 miles

sill covers fitted

slight underside corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2024 129,349 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to underside and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2023 124,608 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 114,903 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 114,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 108,902 miles

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

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

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

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

under vehicle covers

Pass 13 May 2019 96,814 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle undertrays obscure testible items

Pass 4 May 2018 88,183 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 88,183 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 80,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 80,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 72,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Side repeater not working on mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,488 miles

undertrays covering various testable items on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2014 56,307 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 43,580 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 29,977 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges

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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A22 WLO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A22 WLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A22 WLO registered?

A22 WLO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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