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HX08 EAA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

120,143 mi
Last recorded120,143 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 EAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 120,143 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 117,242 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 115,014 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 107,655 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 106,334 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 103,619 miles

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2019 100,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2018 98,475 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 89,788 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge attention required (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 255/50r19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer cv boot damaged not preventing the ingress of water but not part of the suspension

Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,774 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,516 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 Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 57,516 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,327 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2011 41,704 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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HX08 EAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX08 EAA, 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 HX08 EAA registered?

HX08 EAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HX08 EAA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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