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FY08 YJR

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,945 mi
Last recorded152,945 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 YJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 152,945 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 151,269 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 151,269 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 143,755 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 143,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 130,229 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 118,224 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2017 106,647 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 106,647 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 95,886 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 95,886 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 85,214 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2014 76,645 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,645 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,305 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 60,305 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,253 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 30,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,851 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 27,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FY08 YJR 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 60%.

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 FY08 YJR, 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 FY08 YJR registered?

FY08 YJR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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