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BT08 FOM

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,737 mi
Last recorded119,737 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 FOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 119,737 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 107,368 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 107,308 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 103,506 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2016 88,816 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 86,920 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 86,920 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 76,474 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,507 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 29,871 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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BT08 FOM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT08 FOM, 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 BT08 FOM registered?

BT08 FOM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BT08 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 FOM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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