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GL57 YPW

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,421 mi
Last recorded100,421 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 YPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 100,421 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2026 100,421 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 95,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 91,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 88,093 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 88,093 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,490 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 82,431 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 76,659 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 72,158 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 72,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 67,780 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 62,899 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 62,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 58,656 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 58,656 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,472 miles

front brake discs slight lip

Fail 24 Jun 2014 53,472 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slight lip

Fail 9 Oct 2013 49,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear wiper blade rubber split.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear wiper blade rubber split.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,400 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,555 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 55,386 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 55,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 46,895 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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GL57 YPW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GL57 YPW, 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 GL57 YPW registered?

GL57 YPW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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