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GX08 YDA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,613 mi
Last recorded139,613 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 YDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 139,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 124,986 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 112,570 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

under-trays obscuring some components

Fail 1 May 2024 112,570 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2023 101,852 miles

under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 5 May 2022 93,769 miles

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

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

under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Mar 2021 86,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroding

under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 12 Mar 2020 80,812 miles

engine covers and under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,693 miles

engine cover and under-trays obscuring some components

Fail 28 Mar 2019 70,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,145 miles

engine cover and under-tray obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,395 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 52,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 50,443 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 50,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 49,214 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,391 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 31,351 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,235 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 23,934 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,614 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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GX08 YDA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GX08 YDA, 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 GX08 YDA registered?

GX08 YDA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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