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BT08 NHD

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,194 mi
Last recorded137,194 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 NHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 137,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 137,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 134,872 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 132,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 129,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine undertray slightly insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2021 125,577 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 125,577 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 119,695 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 119,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 108,021 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 107,567 miles

oil leak rear off engine

Pass 20 Apr 2018 105,144 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 105,142 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 99,791 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 99,791 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush boarderline (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 95,330 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,760 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2014 67,218 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 55,369 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 55,369 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,097 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 48,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2011 40,992 miles

REAR TYRES HAVE WORN LOW & NEAR THE LEGAL MINIMUM DEPTH....i.e...LIMIT = 1.6 MM....CURRENTLY......3 MM............Thanx......

Fail 12 Jun 2011 40,992 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

REAR TYRES HAVE WORN LOW & NEAR THE LEGAL MINIMUM DEPTH....i.e...LIMIT = 1.6 MM....CURRENTLY......3 MM............Thanx......

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 NHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BT08 NHD, 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 NHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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