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BL08 NBB

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,878 mi
Last recorded79,878 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 NBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 79,878 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2025 78,779 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 76,389 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 74,119 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 72,509 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 69,819 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 67,484 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 66,558 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 64,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Beginning to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Beginning to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around side of engine, looks to be coming from filler cap area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe rusty. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear levelling sensor appears to be seized.

Fail 19 Nov 2018 64,889 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken near top. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Beginning to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Beginning to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around side of engine, looks to be coming from filler cap area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe rusty. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear levelling sensor appears to be seized.

Pass 16 Nov 2017 62,130 miles

Oil leak In engine bay around offside area.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe over rear differential. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear subframe has surface corrosion but not weakened.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 58,733 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes to rear brake flexi hoses over rear diff. and over fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 58,733 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes to rear brake flexi hoses over rear diff. and over fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,594 miles

advise wheel alignment check

front pads wearing thin

Fail 5 Nov 2015 53,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

advise wheel alignment check

front pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Nov 2014 48,289 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 43,052 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 41,355 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 35,960 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)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 35,843 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres, especially n/s starting to get low

Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,843 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres, especially n/s starting to get low

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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BL08 NBB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BL08 NBB, 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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BL08 NBB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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