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AA08 JYB

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,090 mi
Last recorded100,090 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 JYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 100,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 99,522 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 99,522 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 93,049 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 93,049 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 88,950 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear parking brake cable deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jun 2020 86,320 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 82,796 miles

Cut to NSR tyre.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 79,965 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 77,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2017 77,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2016 74,417 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 70,117 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 59,805 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 54,140 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 45,652 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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AA08 JYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AA08 JYB, 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 AA08 JYB registered?

AA08 JYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is AA08 JYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 JYB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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