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GK08 BCV

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Brown Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,236 mi
Last recorded45,236 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 BCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 45,236 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside contaminated & smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 45,048 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside contaminated & smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 45,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall near deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside contaminated & smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 43,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips upper and lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil cooler pipe/hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 40,649 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 37,277 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 26 Apr 2019 37,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,433 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 6 Apr 2017 36,432 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 22 Jan 2016 36,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside front tyre small cut on sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2015 34,649 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 34,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,360 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 51,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 51,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GK08 BCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Brown with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK08 BCV, 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 GK08 BCV registered?

GK08 BCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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