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GY08 VWH

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,016 mi
Last recorded160,016 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 160,016 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))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 157,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Jan 2021 153,427 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 153,425 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 152,968 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 152,967 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 150,129 miles

Advise Damage to A zone of windscreen

Advise slight White smoke from exhaust

Fail 26 Nov 2018 150,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise Damage to A zone of windscreen

Advise slight White smoke from exhaust

Pass 11 Sep 2017 133,841 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 113,493 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 93,653 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 70,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 70,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 58,296 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,735 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 44,735 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,153 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,411 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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GY08 VWH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GY08 VWH, 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 GY08 VWH registered?

GY08 VWH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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