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BL08 UER

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Brown Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,870 mi
Last recorded128,870 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 UER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 128,870 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 124,629 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 120,356 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 120,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 116,025 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 109,486 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 102,855 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 98,526 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 89,961 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 81,811 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 77,113 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,471 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 73,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 70,341 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,267 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,496 miles

Advise cracks in windscreen.

Fail 17 Jul 2012 55,496 miles

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

Advise cracks in windscreen.

Headlamp bulb rear cover missing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside door mirror glass missing.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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 UER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Brown with a 3,997cc 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 BL08 UER, 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 BL08 UER registered?

BL08 UER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BL08 UER 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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