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GC06 RLC

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

156,525 mi
Last recorded156,525 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC06 RLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 156,525 miles

power steering leak

Fail 18 Nov 2025 156,525 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

power steering leak

Pass 22 Nov 2024 150,644 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 150,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 145,065 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 140,397 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 134,280 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 128,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 128,742 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 125,241 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 119,839 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 119,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 113,073 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 113,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 104,449 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 104,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 90,743 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 73,049 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 72,817 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 60,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 52,875 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,170 miles

headlight aims just pass

offside front tyre wearing on outside shoulder

Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,016 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 40,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,399 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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GC06 RLC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GC06 RLC, 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 GC06 RLC registered?

GC06 RLC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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