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BN08 WFD

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,831 mi
Last recorded144,831 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 WFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 144,831 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 139,675 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 123,088 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Front Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

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

Slight corrosion under vehicle components

Fail 4 Feb 2023 123,088 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Front Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion under vehicle components

Pass 21 Jan 2022 120,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF AND NSF (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Feb 2021 115,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2020 110,443 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Jan 2019 105,732 miles

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))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some componets

full under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Feb 2018 100,842 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 94,525 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, raised edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s on limit, raised edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,045 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,352 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 59,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 45,092 miles

2x rear tyres are perished

Pass 31 Mar 2012 33,916 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,569 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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BN08 WFD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BN08 WFD, 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 BN08 WFD registered?

BN08 WFD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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