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JB08 SKY

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,289 mi
Last recorded137,289 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB08 SKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 137,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 132,949 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 130,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 124,714 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 117,735 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 117,735 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 112,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 112,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 108,483 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 108,483 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/45/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 102,935 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 98,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/45/20 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,758 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 85,873 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 45,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,854 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,974 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 52,974 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,459 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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JB08 SKY 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 JB08 SKY, 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 JB08 SKY registered?

JB08 SKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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