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J4 KJP

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

141,030 mi
Last recorded141,030 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 KJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 141,030 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 140,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2025 137,052 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 137,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 134,641 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2023 129,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 126,106 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***STONG ADVISE ON LIMIT *** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 120,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 113,169 miles

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

reversing light not working

Pass 30 Sep 2019 105,549 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 97,090 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 88,679 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,449 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,804 miles

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 64,529 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 64,339 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 54,558 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 44,502 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,431 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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J4 KJP 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 89.5%.

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 J4 KJP, 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 J4 KJP registered?

J4 KJP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is J4 KJP safe to buy?

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