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GR57 AOP

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,075 mi
Last recorded97,075 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 AOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 97,075 miles

Rear underbody covered in underseal

Pass 5 Nov 2025 94,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 86,684 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 77,277 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly but not excessive

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 73,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes too all hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass tarnished (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 69,258 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 67,955 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 66,362 miles

Offside Windscreen cracked.

Pass 30 Jan 2019 62,258 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 56,931 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 56,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 51,258 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 45,667 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 38,870 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 33,281 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 33,281 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 30,548 miles

osf tyre perished

Fail 8 Feb 2013 30,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

osf tyre perished

Pass 9 Feb 2012 26,733 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 19,130 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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GR57 AOP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GR57 AOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR57 AOP registered?

GR57 AOP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is GR57 AOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR57 AOP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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