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HT57 BFX

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,875 mi
Last recorded128,875 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 BFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 128,875 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 123,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2022 121,995 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 119,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 118,799 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 117,945 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 113,417 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 113,359 miles

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

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

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 12 Jun 2018 106,875 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 106,875 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,079 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 98,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 93,576 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 81,336 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 74,853 miles

13 Pin trailer socket is corroded but correctly working at time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,863 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,384 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2012 49,052 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 37,337 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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HT57 BFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HT57 BFX, 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 HT57 BFX registered?

HT57 BFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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