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GV58 DZL

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,936 mi
Last recorded92,936 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 DZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 92,936 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 92,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 86,018 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 86,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 84,200 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 80,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi brake pipe slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi brake pipe slight crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,692 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 77,692 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 74,211 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 68,066 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 60,678 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,679 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 54,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2017 52,353 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 35,800 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,674 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 34,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 34,108 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

osf tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2014 28,157 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 28,157 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2013 21,950 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 14,223 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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GV58 DZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DZL, 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 GV58 DZL registered?

GV58 DZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is GV58 DZL safe to buy?

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