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KM08 PZA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,277 mi
Last recorded146,277 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 146,277 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 146,277 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 143,850 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 143,850 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 140,873 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 137,207 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 137,207 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 134,538 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 134,538 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 130,917 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 128,533 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 124,175 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 124,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2017 117,935 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2017 117,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 109,797 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 109,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp foglamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre inner edge

nail in offside rear tyre shoulder 255/50x19 103 v

Fail 23 Apr 2015 102,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear handbrake cables corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 102,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear handbrake cables corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 94,436 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 94,436 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,822 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 78,942 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 78,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,286 miles

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

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

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 PZA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM08 PZA registered?

KM08 PZA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is KM08 PZA safe to buy?

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