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BT08 JHA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

231,050 mi
Last recorded231,050 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 JHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 231,050 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 217,200 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 217,153 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 213,762 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 192,833 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 172,487 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 160,783 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 153,289 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pipe badly corroded in place, marginal pass.

Offside Front and offside rear brake pipes to brake hose corroded.

Offside Rear brake disc red in colour due to heat brake excessive binding ,should replace.

Offside Rear can not check wheel bearing due to excessive brake binding.

bothside rear shock absorbers have been seeping oil, marginal pass.

chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

Fail 4 Sep 2018 153,289 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pipe badly corroded in place, marginal pass.

Offside Front and offside rear brake pipes to brake hose corroded.

Offside Rear brake disc red in colour due to heat brake excessive binding ,should replace.

Offside Rear can not check wheel bearing due to excessive brake binding.

bothside rear shock absorbers have been seeping oil, marginal pass.

chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

Fail 24 Apr 2018 153,227 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 148,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 127,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 127,129 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 111,470 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 80,599 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 73,439 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 58,944 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 JHA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT08 JHA, 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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BT08 JHA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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