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BN08 XZO

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,473 mi
Last recorded115,473 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 XZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 115,473 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 114,911 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 114,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 113,305 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 19 Apr 2021 113,305 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 28 Apr 2020 106,414 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated close to excessive

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r suspension airbag deteriorated

rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Apr 2020 106,414 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake hoses deteriorated close to excessive

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r suspension airbag deteriorated

rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Apr 2019 98,451 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 86,182 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 86,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 295/40/20 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 295/40/20 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 73,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,240 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 57,772 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 57,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,448 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,440 miles

both front tyres worn very low on inner 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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BN08 XZO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN08 XZO, 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 XZO registered?

BN08 XZO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BN08 XZO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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