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GL58 AYM

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,307 mi
Last recorded161,307 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL58 AYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 161,307 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 137,893 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All-round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All-round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 137,892 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All-round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All-round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 134,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met @ 16%

Fail 15 Jun 2022 133,938 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met @ 16%

Pass 4 Jun 2021 130,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 128,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Mirror glass cracked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned Bulb location changed (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 128,147 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Mirror glass cracked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned Bulb location changed (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 122,718 miles

Nearside Mirror glass damaged

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 7 Jun 2019 122,718 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.7/1.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Mirror glass damaged

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 114,930 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 114,930 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 100,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 89,013 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 76,563 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 67,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the r/n/s wheel is making a scrapping noise when rotated. futher investigation is needed

Pass 15 May 2013 55,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 43,126 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,439 miles

Advise slight misting of oil on front right shock absorber.

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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GL58 AYM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GL58 AYM, 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 GL58 AYM registered?

GL58 AYM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 December 2008.

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The MOT history for GL58 AYM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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