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J111 OVY

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

146,837 mi
Last recorded146,837 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 OVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 146,837 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 146,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 139,740 miles

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2024 134,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 131,742 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 17 Oct 2023 131,740 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 4 Nov 2022 127,172 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 127,164 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2021 123,130 miles

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

both handbrake cable outer casing chaffed- not affecting operation

Fail 17 Nov 2021 123,105 miles

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

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

both handbrake cable outer casing chaffed- not affecting operation

Pass 4 Dec 2020 117,632 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower day time running light now working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 117,632 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower day time running light now working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 112,638 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 105,062 miles

Parking brake effort low

Fail 22 Jan 2019 105,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake effort low

Pass 9 Mar 2018 96,190 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 96,090 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,154 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 88,097 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,655 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,613 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 16 Apr 2014 53,247 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,247 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 41,438 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,123 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 39,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,533 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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J111 OVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J111 OVY, 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 J111 OVY registered?

J111 OVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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