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BV08 WWA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,825 mi
Last recorded181,825 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 WWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 181,825 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2024 181,825 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2023 172,746 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 172,746 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 163,474 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 153,331 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 147,742 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 147,742 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f headlamp inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 142,604 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 132,227 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 123,753 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer tread areas.

Fail 24 Jul 2017 123,741 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer tread areas.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 115,825 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 115,815 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 108,531 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 100,766 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 80,598 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WWA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WWA, 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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BV08 WWA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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