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KJ08 FUM

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,056 mi
Last recorded132,056 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 132,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber lower bush/on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer 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 shock absorber lower bush/on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber lower bush/on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 127,124 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing broken (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 122,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer casing broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer casing broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 117,198 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 110,647 miles

hand brake just meets min. req. 16%

Pass 30 Oct 2020 105,671 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 105,670 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 102,347 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 102,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 98,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 96,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 94,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 87,026 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,249 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 79,226 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,470 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 73,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2011 30,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FUM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FUM, 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 FUM registered?

KJ08 FUM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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The MOT history for KJ08 FUM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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