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GF08 AFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,561 mi
Last recorded138,561 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 AFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 138,561 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

No rear seats

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 130,838 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 126,659 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake only met minimum requirements

o/s front tyre approaching limit

o/s n/s rear tyres approaching limit

Pass 20 Jul 2021 119,041 miles

n/s front brake hose slight age cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2021 119,031 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

both c.v boots front leaking slightly

n/s front brake hose slight age cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2020 114,416 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 107,580 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2018 103,148 miles

rear blade split

rear brake pads approaching limit

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside dge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2017 95,750 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscurring some components

Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,650 miles

slight damage n/s front tyre wall

Pass 4 Jun 2015 77,836 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 May 2014 68,556 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged and has cut in tread

o/s/f outer cv gaiter has slight grease seepage

Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,762 miles

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

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

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

service light on

slight damage to n/s rear tyre wall

Fail 6 Jun 2013 60,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

service light on

slight damage to n/s rear tyre wall

Pass 29 May 2012 50,603 miles

Oil leak

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

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

damages n/s front & rear road wheels

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

traces of grease on o/s outer c v boot

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,770 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all alloy wheels marked

o/s rear bumper area damaged

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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GF08 AFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GF08 AFJ, 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 GF08 AFJ registered?

GF08 AFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is GF08 AFJ safe to buy?

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