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K222 DLB

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,597 mi
Last recorded138,597 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK222 DLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 138,597 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 138,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 135,824 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 135,763 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 131,143 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 121,190 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 112,113 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 107,490 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 15 Feb 2020 105,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 100,392 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 96,277 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 85,241 miles

Glow plug warning light on

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load cover broken (5.2.4a)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 85,241 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Glow plug warning light on

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load cover broken (5.2.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 66,894 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 66,894 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,540 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,104 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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K222 DLB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K222 DLB, 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 K222 DLB registered?

K222 DLB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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