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K33 HOS

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,495 mi
Last recorded139,495 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 HOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 139,495 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive upper and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer body sill under trim (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear drake disc back plate corroded. which supports hand brake shoes

Pass 6 Dec 2022 130,865 miles

Central Lower under body shield fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear most (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 130,865 miles

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Lower under body shield fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear most (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 120,866 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 115,441 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear most) offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (offside and nearside) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake calliper binding slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2019 110,064 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

under body shield fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 4 Jan 2019 103,332 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 103,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower offside and nearside under body shield fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front heavy suspension noise under load

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

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 98,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Damp (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Damp (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 86,552 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 66,044 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 66,040 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,197 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre close to limit outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,325 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,477 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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K33 HOS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 K33 HOS, 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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K33 HOS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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