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K12 COE

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,840 mi
Last recorded105,840 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 COE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 105,840 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 99,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 96,697 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 93,122 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 93,121 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 90,225 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 90,224 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 85,359 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 78,884 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 72,976 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 64,545 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 61,100 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,309 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 54,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 53,946 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 53,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 46,229 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,453 miles

rear centre seat belt buckle, casing damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2012 30,838 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,144 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 23,282 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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K12 COE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 K12 COE, 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 K12 COE registered?

K12 COE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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