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BL55 MAK

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,306 mi
Last recorded153,306 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 MAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 153,306 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 150,399 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 142,936 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 130,774 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 118,637 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 113,763 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 113,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 107,606 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 100,612 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 90,158 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 76,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 76,327 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 76,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 May 2013 62,039 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,887 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 33,721 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside park brake cable split

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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BL55 MAK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BL55 MAK, 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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BL55 MAK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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