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AF58 SVA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,780 mi
Last recorded137,780 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 SVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 137,780 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft surface corroded.

Offside Front driveshaft surface corroded.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 137,780 miles

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

Nearside Front driveshaft surface corroded.

Offside Front driveshaft surface corroded.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 136,356 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 134,694 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 134,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 132,980 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 130,943 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

misting of oil on some components under the vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2019 128,786 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some parts of inspection

Fail 12 Sep 2019 128,786 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some parts of inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2018 125,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2017 110,432 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 104,465 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 92,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 86,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,339 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,083 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 52,720 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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AF58 SVA 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 AF58 SVA, 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 AF58 SVA registered?

AF58 SVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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