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HV08 EBG

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,304 mi
Last recorded134,304 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 EBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 134,304 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 128,417 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 128,417 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 114,772 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 106,195 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 97,049 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 89,158 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 22 Apr 2019 77,996 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 77,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 72,324 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear and centre rear seatbelts not tested due to no access

Fail 27 Apr 2018 72,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil low level

nearside rear and centre rear seatbelts not tested due to no access

Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,158 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,761 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 53,394 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,266 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 41,629 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2013 41,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 40,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 40,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 37,476 miles

NSF tyre worn on the edges

OSF tyre worn on the edges

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 37,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NSF tyre worn on the edges

OSF tyre worn on the edges

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 29,742 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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HV08 EBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HV08 EBG, 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 HV08 EBG registered?

HV08 EBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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