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GV58 GAX

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

217,222 mi
Last recorded217,222 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 217,222 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 216,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 195,665 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 173,676 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 158,981 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 158,981 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 141,910 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front registration plate held on by tape but secure

Fail 16 Nov 2018 141,910 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front registration plate held on by tape but secure

Pass 4 Dec 2017 121,714 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 101,804 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 100,243 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 95,924 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 86,976 miles

rear tyres have stones/cuts in treads.

Fail 10 Dec 2013 86,976 miles

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

rear tyres have stones/cuts in treads.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,467 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2011 35,790 miles

Advise cut in tread of right rear tyre.

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 GAX 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 GV58 GAX, 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 GAX registered?

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

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