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JO51 CAR

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,999 mi
Last recorded89,999 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO51 CAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 89,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 87,677 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Both rear indicator bulbs faded

Handbrake just up to standard

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Fail 5 Feb 2025 87,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both front brake hoses perished

Both rear indicator bulbs faded

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2024 85,268 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 82,313 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 79,659 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 76,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [ back end ] (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 76,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 265/45/20/104Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [ back end ] (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 73,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2019 67,036 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,620 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,060 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 53,587 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,381 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 45,487 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,655 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 37,422 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,422 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 29,686 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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JO51 CAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JO51 CAR, 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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JO51 CAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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