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K200 KYM

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,748 mi
Last recorded123,748 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK200 KYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 123,748 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear bumper corner damaged

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

Offside rear heat shield loose

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn down to plastic (3.4 (b) (i))

Slight blow from one of the injectors

This vehicle has been recalled by MERCEDES-BENZ. Contact your local MERCEDES-BENZ dealership to arrange a free repair.

Fail 2 Jul 2026 123,748 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexi pipe leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear bumper corner damaged

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

Offside rear heat shield loose

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn down to plastic (3.4 (b) (i))

Slight blow from one of the injectors

This vehicle has been recalled by MERCEDES-BENZ. Contact your local MERCEDES-BENZ dealership to arrange a free repair.

Pass 28 Jun 2025 120,348 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside lenses weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Injector chuffing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear heat shield loose

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 114,640 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside D mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

General corrosion to vehicle underbody / suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside lenses weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Injector chuffing

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Score line centre of outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 114,635 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside D mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

General corrosion to vehicle underbody / suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside lenses weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Injector chuffing

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Score line centre of outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 106,494 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside lenses weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust tip loose

Offside Front Headlamp dip beam slow to reach full intensity

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray broken but not likely to become detached

Pass 6 Jul 2022 98,381 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear disc's lipped / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front, offside rear & nearside rear brake pipes heavily corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emits smoke at idle & fast idle (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres are heavily worn inner shoulders / on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 98,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated inner cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated inner cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear disc's lipped / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front, offside rear & nearside rear brake pipes heavily corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emits smoke at idle & fast idle (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres are heavily worn inner shoulders / on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 91,565 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side's (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 91,559 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side's (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 85,096 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 85,094 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2018 83,409 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2018 83,409 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2018 83,408 miles

Emissions not tested INJECTORS LEAKING (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 78,220 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 78,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 72,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 68,355 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Nov 2014 64,248 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 59,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 53,357 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,363 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, Full adult seat belt check not performed

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,484 miles

Vehicle undertrays fitted

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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K200 KYM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K200 KYM, 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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K200 KYM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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