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HJ58 JVF

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,451 mi
Last recorded160,451 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 JVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 160,451 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and suspension arms show signs of corrosion but appear solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 160,245 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and suspension arms show signs of corrosion but appear solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 156,824 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 152,311 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 152,311 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 147,481 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 147,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 143,288 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 143,288 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 137,776 miles

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

nearside rear exhaust cover insecure

Fail 8 Jun 2021 137,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear exhaust cover insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2020 133,878 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 129,215 miles

nearside front brake pipe advised as can not fully inspect

Fail 3 Jun 2019 129,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front brake pipe advised as can not fully inspect

Pass 21 May 2018 121,826 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 114,989 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 108,271 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 101,548 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 94,761 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 86,930 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 86,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 73,960 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 70,895 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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HJ58 JVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HJ58 JVF, 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 HJ58 JVF registered?

HJ58 JVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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