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FV57 UPY

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,768 mi
Last recorded144,768 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 UPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 144,768 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 138,961 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 129,217 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 122,716 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 119,753 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 112,800 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 112,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 102,050 miles

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

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

side steps fitted o/s and n/s

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 93,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Oct 2017 93,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2017 93,324 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2016 85,061 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and outer sidewall scuffed

Fail 18 Jan 2016 85,061 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 19 Jan 2015 77,626 miles

Oil leak

cuts in nearside front tyre wall

Fail 19 Jan 2015 77,626 miles

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

Oil leak

cuts in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 22 Jan 2014 68,125 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 56,531 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 45,405 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,315 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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FV57 UPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FV57 UPY, 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 FV57 UPY registered?

FV57 UPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is FV57 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 UPY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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