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K14 FAD

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

153,339 mi
Last recorded153,339 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 FAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 153,339 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 147,582 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 140,379 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 133,020 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 129,263 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 126,161 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 120,494 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 117,100 miles

HANDBRAKE JUST PASSED AT 16%

Pass 8 Apr 2017 115,249 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 114,795 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 107,567 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 107,567 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 71,008 miles

small split in brake pedel anti slip rubber

Fail 2 Jan 2014 71,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

small split in brake pedel anti slip rubber

Pass 12 Dec 2012 46,834 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 30,435 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,042 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 30,042 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,407 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 15,515 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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K14 FAD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K14 FAD, 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 K14 FAD registered?

K14 FAD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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