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KJ08 TLN

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,145 mi
Last recorded112,145 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 112,145 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 109,765 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 107,350 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 107,350 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 103,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 98,248 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 98,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 92,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal at time of testing 255/50x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder 285/45x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 92,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal at time of testing 255/50x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder 285/45x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 87,189 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 79,816 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 70,847 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 70,846 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 64,223 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2016 56,194 miles

Nail in tyre 2 screws in nsr tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2015 49,766 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,786 miles

Both front tyres tread worn smooth inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,386 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 31,039 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,039 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,035 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 TLN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

KJ08 TLN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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