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GU08 FKA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

183,196 mi
Last recorded183,196 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 FKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 183,196 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 179,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 179,020 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 175,236 miles

Central Front oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Jan 2021 160,840 miles

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

all suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2020 145,095 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 123,115 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 123,115 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 96,489 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 80,003 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 77,164 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

child seat fitted not allowing seat belt check

Fail 22 Sep 2015 77,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

child seat fitted not allowing seat belt check

Pass 23 Sep 2014 69,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

n/side front tyre wearing on edges

o/side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,283 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,487 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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GU08 FKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GU08 FKA, 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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GU08 FKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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