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AJ08 PER

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,612 mi
Last recorded167,612 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 PER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 167,612 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 167,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 160,866 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Bath (1.1.15 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat folded down not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2023 154,270 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 154,270 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 154,164 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both the rear handbrake cables are in poor condition

engine oil leaks apparent

engine oil level low

nearside front fog light not working

nearside rear exhaust clamp is broken

nearside rear handbrake is binding

nearside rear indicator and brake light dim

Pass 6 Jun 2022 148,878 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 141,048 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 135,541 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 125,456 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 119,490 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 119,490 miles

Exhaust system insecure ns exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking supension bag ripped (5.3.5 (c))

Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed belt (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 111,709 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 100,730 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Rear tyre wear on edges.

Fail 5 Jul 2016 100,730 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Rear tyre wear on edges.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 99,789 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 86,762 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 86,762 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 72,526 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,138 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 56,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,799 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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AJ08 PER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ08 PER, 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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AJ08 PER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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