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HY08 LLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,426 mi
Last recorded125,426 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 LLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 125,426 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 118,135 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 111,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 103,252 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 98,347 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 98,265 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 92,329 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 85,139 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 85,104 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 76,210 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 61,629 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 55,697 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

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)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2014 48,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres have small cuts in the tread

glow plug warning light on

wipers poor smearing the screen

Pass 27 Nov 2014 48,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres have small cuts in the tread

glow plug warning light on

wipers poor smearing the screen

Pass 2 Dec 2013 42,079 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 37,993 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 37,961 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,603 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,495 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 26,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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HY08 LLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY08 LLK, 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 HY08 LLK registered?

HY08 LLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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