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BV08 KYU

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,867 mi
Last recorded111,867 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 KYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 111,867 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 111,280 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn general (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smear (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear exhaust heat shields loose and rattling

Pass 27 Sep 2022 105,643 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 101,409 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Sep 2020 98,707 miles

brake pipes corroding

suspension bushes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Aug 2019 95,622 miles

both rear tyres perished and getting low

pin hole in n/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 11 Sep 2018 92,138 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,671 miles

engine oil weepage

Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,145 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 87,135 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,632 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 84,589 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 82,210 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 82,210 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 72,467 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 62,447 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,457 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 57,456 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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BV08 KYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV08 KYU, 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 BV08 KYU registered?

BV08 KYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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