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HN08 EGU

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,286 mi
Last recorded146,286 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 EGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 146,286 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 136,850 miles

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

Rear suspension components covered in underseal

Fail 20 Aug 2024 136,821 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 7 Sep 2023 133,192 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items.

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 suspension components corrosion / undersealed.

Fail 6 Sep 2023 133,191 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items.

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 suspension components corrosion / undersealed.

Pass 14 Jul 2021 128,499 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 128,494 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction x3 (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 100,048 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 89,403 miles

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

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

some rust in brake pipes

Pass 12 May 2018 80,707 miles

steel brake pipes have some rust.possible slight diesel leak

Pass 7 Apr 2017 74,337 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,205 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres starting to be devoid of tread on inside and outside edges

Pass 9 Jun 2015 61,590 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 61,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,342 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,069 miles

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 22 Mar 2011 34,539 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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HN08 EGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HN08 EGU, 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 HN08 EGU registered?

HN08 EGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is HN08 EGU safe to buy?

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