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GV58 DZJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,811 mi
Last recorded147,811 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 DZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 147,811 miles

Front headlamp aim has poor pattern, headlamp lens cloudy, just meets mot min standard

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer case split (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear outer tail lamp slightly dim

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension thrust arms bushes slight rubber bush deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2024 147,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split, cords exposed at mount (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split, cords exposed at mount (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front headlamp aim has poor pattern, headlamp lens cloudy, just meets mot min standard

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer case split (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear outer tail lamp slightly dim

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension thrust arms bushes slight rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2023 138,795 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 138,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 130,092 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 123,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 116,238 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

bonnet support struts weak

Pass 21 Oct 2019 107,559 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 97,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped below m/benz min thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 90,166 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 90,166 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 79,823 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 79,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened park brake cable (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding park brake (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 67,170 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,968 miles

n/s park brake cable deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2014 54,968 miles

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

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

n/s park brake cable deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,330 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 45,610 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 43,472 miles

n/s/front tyre low tread on outer edge

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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GV58 DZJ 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 GV58 DZJ, 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 GV58 DZJ registered?

GV58 DZJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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