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GV08 UYA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,064 mi
Last recorded116,064 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 UYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 116,064 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 116,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 112,005 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 108,160 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 105,926 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 105,926 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 103,810 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 100,223 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 96,565 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 92,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 92,272 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 78,825 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 66,690 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 55,454 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 55,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 44,213 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,227 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 33,227 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 22,794 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 13,740 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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GV08 UYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV08 UYA, 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 GV08 UYA registered?

GV08 UYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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