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KM08 YHD

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,683 mi
Last recorded123,683 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 YHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 123,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 118,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 114,647 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 114,638 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2023 109,375 miles

Offside Rear metal brake pipe rusty to hose

componets underside rusty

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2022 103,982 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2022 103,979 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 96,772 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handle missing (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 93,351 miles

Corrosion to all suspension components, chassis and sub frames

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

Misting of oil on under trays

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 93,351 miles

Corrosion to all suspension components, chassis and sub frames

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

Misting of oil on under trays

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 79,947 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 66,606 miles

All four tyres deteriorating/ cracked, minor

Pass 17 Feb 2017 64,731 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 64,253 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 62,555 miles

Slight corrosion on all 4 brake discs

Fail 6 Feb 2015

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Slight corrosion on all 4 brake discs

Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,509 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 53,552 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,373 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,194 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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KM08 YHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YHD, 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 YHD registered?

KM08 YHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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