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HJ58 YRS

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,272 mi
Last recorded148,272 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 YRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 148,272 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 147,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 145,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 145,343 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 136,385 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 126,773 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to legal limit 265/45zr20 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2020 122,027 miles

Front and rear reg plates poor

Glow plug lamp on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 122,027 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front and rear reg plates poor

Glow plug lamp on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 116,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 105,822 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 95,114 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2017 95,103 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

injector leaking gases

n/s wiper arm bush broken

n/s/f tyre tread worn inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2016 82,611 miles

rear reg plate poor

Fail 28 Sep 2016 82,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nsr tyre close to limit

rear reg plate poor

Pass 25 Sep 2015 70,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 70,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rearx2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 57,517 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 57,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,039 miles

Emissions to clean to register

Rear pads getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,847 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 28,847 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 18,691 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 YRS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HJ58 YRS, 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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HJ58 YRS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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