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G17 AKW

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,735 mi
Last recorded139,735 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 AKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 139,735 miles

nsf ball joint rubber perished

Pass 17 Nov 2022 139,343 miles

nsf ball joint rubber perished

Fail 14 Nov 2022 139,342 miles

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

nsf ball joint rubber perished

Pass 15 Nov 2021 136,742 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 129,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 126,313 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 31 Jan 2019 121,798 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rears (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive all over under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine bay smells of burning oil

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2019 121,794 miles

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rears (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive all over under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine bay smells of burning oil

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2018 115,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2018 115,081 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 105,041 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,426 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 85,924 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 85,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 85,909 miles

leak on cooler pipe

Pass 25 Jul 2014 85,315 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 85,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 68,329 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 3 Jan 2012 53,704 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)

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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G17 AKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G17 AKW, 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 G17 AKW registered?

G17 AKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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