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HG08 RWE

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

144,612 mi
Last recorded144,612 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 RWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 144,612 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 142,438 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 140,324 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 137,119 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 130,276 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 127,374 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 124,248 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 120,409 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 114,063 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 102,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 92,294 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 82,890 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2015 82,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 71,886 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,626 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,147 miles

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 33,538 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 RWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG08 RWE registered?

HG08 RWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is HG08 RWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 RWE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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