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BU08 XAY

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,976 mi
Last recorded134,976 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 XAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 134,976 miles

brake pipes covered by undertrays

Pass 2 Aug 2024 132,765 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 130,110 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 126,877 miles

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

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 18 Aug 2021 119,746 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 113,616 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 104,121 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 95,994 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,002 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,859 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,035 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 67,701 miles

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

o/s/r Handbrake cable clip insecure needs replacement

Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,293 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,008 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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BU08 XAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU08 XAY, 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 BU08 XAY registered?

BU08 XAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BU08 XAY safe to buy?

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