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KM08 NLP

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,672 mi
Last recorded176,672 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 176,672 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 176,672 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 170,056 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel pipes

vehicle chassis covered in thick mud

Pass 3 May 2022 163,684 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing signs of slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis covered in thick mud

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel pipes

Fail 3 May 2022 163,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing signs of slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis covered in thick mud

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel pipes

Pass 11 May 2021 158,206 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all reclined flat ()

dirty under side of vehicle covered in mud clay

Pass 12 May 2020 154,370 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 154,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 148,342 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 134,509 miles

under trays fitted concealing various components.

Fail 6 Apr 2018 134,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

engine oil level low.

under trays fitted concealing various components.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 117,265 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Mar 2017 117,262 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2016 108,218 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake outer cable corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 108,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear handbrake outer cable corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 97,130 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 97,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 87,081 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 87,081 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,674 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,740 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,511 miles

chip in zone B less than 10mm

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 NLP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NLP, 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 NLP registered?

KM08 NLP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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