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J44 SCA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,995 mi
Last recorded83,995 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 SCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 83,995 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside exhaust tip missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General underside corroded also (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 80,052 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust tip missing

Pass 6 Apr 2024 77,696 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 77,696 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 74,461 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 70,944 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 70,944 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 68,609 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 64,055 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 64,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2019 60,756 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 60,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 56,109 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 50,194 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 42,431 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 35,082 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 26,621 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 19,520 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,422 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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J44 SCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J44 SCA, 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 J44 SCA registered?

J44 SCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is J44 SCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 SCA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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