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KJ08 AUW

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,577 mi
Last recorded117,577 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 AUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 117,577 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 117,577 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 92,461 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 83,854 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 71,326 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 70,434 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 66,775 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 61,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 55,961 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 54,882 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 50,524 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure and is obscured by tape.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,004 miles

battery and glow plug light are showing on dash.

near side door mirror glass missing.

near side front tyre low on edges of tread and in poor condition.

near side rear of vehicle has accident damage.

off side front tyre low on edges of tread and in poor condition.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 47,004 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery and glow plug light are showing on dash.

near side door mirror glass missing.

near side front tyre low on edges of tread and in poor condition.

near side rear of vehicle has accident damage.

near side rear stop lamp is a secondary bulb as original has failed (suggest replacment).

off side front tyre low on edges of tread and in poor condition.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 41,124 miles

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

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

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

The brake pad warning light is on

The n/s of the car has accident damage

both windscreen wipers are just begining to smear

Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,686 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,892 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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KJ08 AUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue 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 KJ08 AUW, 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 KJ08 AUW registered?

KJ08 AUW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KJ08 AUW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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