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HY58 PTZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,101 mi
Last recorded186,101 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 PTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 186,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 186,090 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when nearside indicator on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering malfunctioning very heavy in operation (2.1.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level centre lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 184,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 183,749 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 169,799 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 169,799 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 160,207 miles

Automatic gearbox leaking

N/s wing mirror indicator damaged

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Nov 2018 160,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Automatic gearbox leaking

N/s wing mirror indicator damaged

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Nov 2017 149,264 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak around gearbox and bell housing ()

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 149,264 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Lower Oil leak around gearbox and bell housing ()

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 129,631 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 111,000 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 95,438 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 83,060 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 69,625 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 50,888 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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HY58 PTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HY58 PTZ, 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 HY58 PTZ registered?

HY58 PTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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