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HX08 HAO

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,130 mi
Last recorded90,130 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 HAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 90,130 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 88,569 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 88,568 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 86,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak.

Fail 13 Nov 2023 86,497 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 79,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 79,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Park brake cable deteriorated.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 78,050 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 75,986 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,377 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 73,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated and worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 66,949 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On outer edge and has versions cuts (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has various cuts

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 66,350 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On outer edge and has versions cuts (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has various cuts

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 56,357 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge. outer wall deteriorated and cuts in wall

Pass 6 May 2014 49,963 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 26,978 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres split

Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,963 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 21,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 HAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HX08 HAO, 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 HAO registered?

HX08 HAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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