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KJ08 AVM

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

127,493 mi
Last recorded127,493 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 AVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 127,493 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear subframe front mounting bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 124,187 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear subframe front mounting bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 124,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced dim compared to offside (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 122,309 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 118,837 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 115,096 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 108,790 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 104,976 miles

Offside Front Inner Face poor slightly surface corrosion

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 99,450 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 94,690 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 89,358 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 83,598 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 65,186 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,123 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2012 35,127 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,569 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 AVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AVM, 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 AVM registered?

KJ08 AVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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