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KM08 NLF

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,667 mi
Last recorded183,667 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 NLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 183,667 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 183,667 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 170,509 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame itself (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 170,507 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame itself (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 168,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 168,433 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 159,166 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 150,312 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 136,925 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 126,331 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 106,579 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 84,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mangement light on

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside front tyre on 3mm worn on both edges

offside front tyre on 3mm on both edges

Pass 22 May 2014 62,376 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 45,508 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2013 45,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,806 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,995 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

anti-slip provision missing from park brake pedal.

front pads low- light on soon (suspect discs required also).

n/s/f tyre bald at outer 4cms - 2.5mm of tread left atmeasured areas = new soon.

rear pads = approx. 3,000m

wiper smear = recommend blades.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 28,995 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

anti-slip provision missing from park brake pedal.

front pads low- light on soon (suspect discs required also).

n/s/f tyre bald at outer 4cms - 2.5mm of tread left atmeasured areas = new soon.

rear pads = approx. 3,000m

wiper smear = recommend blades.

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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KM08 NLF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KM08 NLF, 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 KM08 NLF registered?

KM08 NLF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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