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KJ08 MLZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,620 mi
Last recorded121,620 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 MLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 121,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 119,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,488 miles

Full length floor tray and over sills fitted

Oil leak @ engine

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear tyres close to limit

Slight misting of oil @ near side front shock absorber

Third brake lamp missing

Fail 16 Dec 2020 116,487 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Full length floor tray and over sills fitted

Oil leak @ engine

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear tyres close to limit

Slight misting of oil @ near side front shock absorber

Third brake lamp missing

Pass 21 Jun 2019 110,323 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jun 2019 110,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 104,714 miles

brake pipes difficult to inspect /under trays fitted

handbrake efficiency only just met

Fail 15 Jun 2018 104,714 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes difficult to inspect /under trays fitted

handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 2 May 2017 96,577 miles

highlevel stop not working

oil leaks

Fail 29 Apr 2017 96,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

highlevel stop not working

oil leaks

osf brake hose perished

Pass 22 Feb 2016 87,571 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 80,513 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 75,846 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 64,540 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 49,642 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 MLZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KJ08 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

KJ08 MLZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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