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GJ08 UUD

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,983 mi
Last recorded163,983 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 163,983 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 154,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 154,040 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 146,707 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 140,177 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 131,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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Pass 26 Jan 2021 125,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 118,547 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 118,547 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 110,099 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 110,099 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 95,091 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 89,497 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 79,553 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 79,344 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 68,957 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 68,742 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2014 61,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 53,029 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,619 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 44,619 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,561 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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GJ08 UUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UUD, 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 UUD registered?

GJ08 UUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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