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GX08 YGW

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,790 mi
Last recorded103,790 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 YGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 103,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 100,806 miles

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

boot full unable to check

Pass 8 Apr 2024 97,397 miles

Both headlamp lenses in poor condition

Both windscreen wipers poor

Pass 11 Apr 2023 94,610 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 90,966 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 90,966 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 90,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 87,489 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 83,958 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 83,958 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 78,360 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 78,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 73,750 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

Fail 11 Sep 2017 73,748 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

brake light warning showing n/s and o/s not working /// they are / maybe one bulb of two inop ?

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,021 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 69,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cordes and close to legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner sidewall splitting open (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner sidewall splitting open (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tail light one of two inop

Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,720 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 56,277 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 47,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Pads Starting To Wear

Sil Covers Fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel Arch Liners Fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sil Covers Fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel Arch Liners Fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,765 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 YGW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GX08 YGW, 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 YGW registered?

GX08 YGW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is GX08 YGW safe to buy?

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