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HW08 HGV

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,494 mi
Last recorded143,494 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 HGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 143,494 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 139,658 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 132,774 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 132,767 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 128,416 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 128,401 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Dec 2018 127,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 122,311 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 114,617 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 114,295 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2015 102,942 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seatbelt

Offside Rear nail in tyre

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked but still readable (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 102,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seatbelt

Offside Rear nail in tyre

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked but still readable (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 89,335 miles

Front number plate damaged but still visible

Fail 3 Dec 2014 89,335 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front number plate damaged but still visible

Pass 10 Dec 2013 75,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 60,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 44,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Dec 2011 44,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HW08 HGV 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 66.7%.

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 HW08 HGV, 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 HW08 HGV registered?

HW08 HGV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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