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GJ08 BVD

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,688 mi
Last recorded112,688 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 BVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 112,688 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear cable outer corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 112,688 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear cable outer corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 110,963 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 106,397 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre cracking worn on edge's

Offside Front tyre badly worn on edge

Fail 4 May 2019 106,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre cracking worn on edge's

Offside Front tyre badly worn on edge

Pass 29 May 2018 99,252 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 99,250 miles

Nearside Front 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

Pass 30 May 2017 94,089 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 88,543 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 87,003 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,753 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 82,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,993 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside parking brake cable(outer casing) deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2012 72,262 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,900 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 63,900 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GJ08 BVD 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 68.8%.

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 GJ08 BVD, 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 GJ08 BVD registered?

GJ08 BVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ08 BVD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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