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AK08 GRU

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,906 mi
Last recorded142,906 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 GRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 142,906 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 136,136 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 129,696 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 129,680 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 120,260 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 111,888 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar link has slight movement

Fail 18 Jun 2021 111,874 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear anti roll bar link has slight movement

Pass 17 Jun 2020 103,069 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 100,987 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 92,992 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 81,364 miles

Offside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 72,609 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 62,713 miles

adjust internal headlamp adjuster

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2015 62,390 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

adjust internal headlamp adjuster

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 50,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 39,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 28,244 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,814 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 20,968 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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AK08 GRU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AK08 GRU, 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 AK08 GRU registered?

AK08 GRU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AK08 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 GRU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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