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K90 OJB

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,346 mi
Last recorded125,346 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 OJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 125,346 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 125,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 125,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 121,712 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 121,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 117,351 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 117,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 116,566 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 110,918 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 105,306 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 98,493 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 86,420 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 80,874 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,752 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 64,495 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 64,495 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 53,210 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 45,960 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 39,669 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 30,751 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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K90 OJB 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 75%.

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 K90 OJB, 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 K90 OJB registered?

K90 OJB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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