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BK58 GCV

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,025 mi
Last recorded149,025 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 GCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 149,025 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 149,016 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 142,375 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged MIDDLE PLASTIC CASE MISSING (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged PLASTIC CASE MISSING (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER BODY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 136,389 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged still readable (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 136,370 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged still readable (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 129,807 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 125,467 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 119,227 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 119,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 112,375 miles

Front & Side under trays

Fail 14 Jan 2019 112,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam Fallen out of headlight (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

Front & Side under trays

Pass 23 Jan 2018 102,965 miles

Full under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2018 102,963 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Both rear to brakes (3.5.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Full under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 89,811 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 89,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 77,789 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 77,789 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 64,324 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 51,453 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 11 Jan 2013 33,910 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2013 33,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2011 21,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/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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BK58 GCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BK58 GCV, 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 BK58 GCV registered?

BK58 GCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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