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GF08 VUX

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,204 mi
Last recorded152,204 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 VUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 152,204 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 147,705 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 147,705 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 144,662 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 144,657 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 139,736 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 139,732 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 134,892 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 134,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 125,357 miles

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))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 125,354 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 115,645 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 110,358 miles

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))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 103,665 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 98,839 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 98,838 miles

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 ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 81,397 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 63,391 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)

damage under car at rear

Pass 29 May 2014 47,607 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2013 40,190 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 May 2013 40,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,366 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 33,366 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,429 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 27,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 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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What year was GF08 VUX registered?

GF08 VUX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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The MOT history for GF08 VUX shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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