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HN08 OFG

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,392 mi
Last recorded189,392 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 OFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 189,392 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n /s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 180,474 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler in the middle of the v (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 180,474 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler in the middle of the v (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 171,409 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 171,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 159,379 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 146,058 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Slight leak from nearside front cv boot

Fail 13 May 2019 146,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Front brake discs worn

Handbrake only just met requirements

Injector chuffing

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

Slight leak from nearside front cv boot

Pass 18 May 2018 133,506 miles

Handbrake cable in poor condition

Handbrake travel

Nearside cv boot slightly leaking

Oil leaks present

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 16 May 2018 133,505 miles

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

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

Handbrake cable in poor condition

Handbrake travel

Nearside cv boot slightly leaking

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

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

Oil leaks present

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2017 124,771 miles

Handbrake cable in poor condition

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

Oil leaks

Pass 16 May 2016 116,164 miles

both handbrake cables deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 101,083 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear hand brake cable in poor condition

offside rear hand brake cable in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2014 85,039 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 66,071 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 47,047 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 30,211 miles

nearside front tyre below limit on outer edge.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 14 May 2011 30,211 miles

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

nearside front tyre below limit on outer edge.

rear wiper blade split.

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 OFG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HN08 OFG, 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 OFG registered?

HN08 OFG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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