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HG08 EWV

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,967 mi
Last recorded135,967 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 EWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 135,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre below limit on edges

Rear Tyres worn on edge

Slight oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2025 133,147 miles

Offside Front And both rear tyres worn on edge

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2024 130,577 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2023 127,565 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2022 123,814 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 120,527 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 117,506 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Offside Front 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))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 18 Apr 2019 106,045 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Fail 18 Apr 2019 106,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,707 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Fail 19 Apr 2018 94,707 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel release handle/button damaged/broken off (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,368 miles

nail n/s/r

Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,257 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,773 miles

Boot full obscuring some components

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,247 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 57,132 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 41,957 miles

Ignition switch loose in dash.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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HG08 EWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HG08 EWV, 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 HG08 EWV registered?

HG08 EWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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