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GV08 XHY

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,072 mi
Last recorded147,072 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 XHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 147,072 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 136,770 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 136,770 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 124,539 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 124,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 121,543 miles

Park brake only just meets standard on efficiency

Pass 23 Aug 2019 116,233 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 109,027 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 109,027 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 100,251 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Aug 2016 91,726 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing bold on Outer edge

Undertrays Fitted to Vehicle

Fail 23 Aug 2016 91,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Brake discs Lipped / Worn

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing bold on Outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Undertrays Fitted to Vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2015 77,492 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,351 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,675 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,555 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,533 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 29,742 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 XHY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XHY, 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 XHY registered?

GV08 XHY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for GV08 XHY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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