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K7 PTC

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,827 mi
Last recorded99,827 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 PTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 99,827 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 99,826 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 98,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 96,311 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 93,419 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 89,494 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 86,506 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 84,956 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 83,347 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 79,242 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 79,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative height sensor (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 72,947 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 68,427 miles

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 22 Jan 2016 65,480 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2016 65,480 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 61,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside parking brake cable outer sleeve deteriorated

offside parking brake cable outer sleeve deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 55,861 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,394 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 55,394 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake disc/s uneven wear

rear brake disc/s uneven wear

Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,812 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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K7 PTC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black 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 K7 PTC, 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 K7 PTC registered?

K7 PTC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is K7 PTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K7 PTC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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