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J200 VLC

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,300 mi
Last recorded134,300 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 VLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 134,300 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 134,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 131,981 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 128,507 miles

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 128,504 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 124,659 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 121,322 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 115,317 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 114,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 111,710 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 107,276 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 107,276 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 99,623 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 88,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,045 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,113 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,671 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,193 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,266 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,983 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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J200 VLC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J200 VLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J200 VLC registered?

J200 VLC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is J200 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J200 VLC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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