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HG58 FCJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

166,090 mi
Last recorded166,090 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG58 FCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 166,090 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underside of vehicle coated in undersealer

Pass 15 Aug 2025 160,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 160,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 149,220 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 149,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 135,379 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 129,637 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 129,637 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 119,496 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 108,340 miles

high leval brake light not working

Pass 20 Sep 2019 102,718 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 102,718 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 91,253 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 84,652 miles

Brake pipes protected by underseal

Pass 21 Aug 2017 84,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 84,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 74,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,218 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 58,451 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 48,426 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 37,956 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,015 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 23,020 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

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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HG58 FCJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HG58 FCJ, 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 HG58 FCJ registered?

HG58 FCJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is HG58 FCJ safe to buy?

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