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HK08 EAA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,059 mi
Last recorded155,059 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 EAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 155,059 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 155,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 150,839 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 150,838 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 145,027 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 139,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 139,398 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 132,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 132,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 122,871 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 122,871 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nail in tyre offside rear ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 112,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 112,842 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 104,725 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 104,725 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 94,291 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,399 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 69,636 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 57,980 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 57,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,902 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside plastic undertray damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2012 47,902 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside plastic undertray damaged

offside rear disc badly scored

Pass 16 Jun 2011 35,810 miles

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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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HK08 EAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HK08 EAA, 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 HK08 EAA registered?

HK08 EAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is HK08 EAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 EAA shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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