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BR51 EMS

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,047 mi
Last recorded126,047 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR51 EMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 126,047 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 126,047 miles

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 120,403 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 114,109 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 114,109 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 108,799 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged but operational

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

Nearside Rear brake bind noticed on rotation

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 101,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 92,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 85,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre slight scrubbing on edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre slightly scrubbing on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,740 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 71,740 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,420 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 64,420 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 54,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,887 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,100 miles

deep cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall - but not to cord - report only

Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,363 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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BR51 EMS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc 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 BR51 EMS, 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 BR51 EMS registered?

BR51 EMS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is BR51 EMS safe to buy?

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