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FV08 BRZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,703 mi
Last recorded154,703 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 BRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 154,703 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 149,934 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 149,920 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

engine smoky at idle

ns cv boot damp

Pass 21 Oct 2021 145,841 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 145,720 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users During the emission test blue smoking (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under the vehicle general corroded rear side

Pass 15 Jan 2021 139,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine coil light illuminated

Fail 15 Jan 2021 139,632 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine coil light illuminated

Pass 29 Jul 2019 126,327 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

engine malfuncition light on

Fail 17 Jun 2019 126,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both cables to wheels (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 122,376 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,967 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 112,417 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin overheated and worn close to wear sensor!!! (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 97,677 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 80,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 67,238 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 67,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2013 60,126 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 60,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 49,973 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 36,114 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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FV08 BRZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV08 BRZ, 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 FV08 BRZ registered?

FV08 BRZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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