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G5 FJG

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,099 mi
Last recorded161,099 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 FJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 161,099 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 159,592 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 159,592 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 157,350 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 157,350 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2023 149,484 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 143,796 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 140,219 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 132,730 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 121,855 miles

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

Offside mirror glass slightly damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2020 121,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2019 116,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 101,511 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,447 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 92,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 82,294 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 82,294 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,099 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 60,482 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 54,098 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 47,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,914 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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G5 FJG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G5 FJG, 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 G5 FJG registered?

G5 FJG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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