MOT Status
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152,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
covers fitted under vehicle
outer sills covered
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front slight corrosion to brake pipe ( on chassis ) joining flexible hose
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
covers fitted under vehicle
outer sills covered
Emissions unable to be completed smoke machine faulty (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front slight corrosion to brake pipe ( on chassis ) joining flexible hose
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
covers fitted under vehicle
outer sills covered
Nearside Front brake pipe joining flexible hose greased
Nearside Rear brake pipe joining flexible hose greased
Offside Front brake pipe joining flexible hose greased
Offside Rear brake pipe joining flexible hose greased
covers fitted under vehicle
outer sills covered
Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system adjacent to fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake pipe joining flexible hose greased
Nearside Rear brake pipe joining flexible hose greased
Offside Front brake pipe joining flexible hose greased
Offside Rear brake pipe joining flexible hose greased
covers fitted under vehicle
outer sills covered
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s to hoses surface corroded unable to carry out full inspection due too covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))
covers fitted too outer sills & under side
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s to hoses surface corroded unable to carry out full inspection due too covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))
covers fitted too outer sills & under side
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
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)
damage under car at rear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
nearside front tyre worn on edges
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
nearside front tyre worn on edges
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GF08 VUX 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 64%.
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 GF08 VUX, 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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GF08 VUX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 April 2008.
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