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KN58 ZGU

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,245 mi
Last recorded159,245 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 ZGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 159,245 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 159,244 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 151,569 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 151,568 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 137,870 miles

brake pipes corroded in places

offside and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit

offside and nearside rear tyres perished/deteriorated

oil around steering rack

slight corrosion underside in places

wipers deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2019 137,870 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded in places

offside and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit

offside and nearside rear tyres perished/deteriorated

oil around steering rack

slight corrosion underside in places

wipers deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2018 127,121 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to get close to legal limit

oil around steering rack

oil leak

slight corrosion underside

Fail 7 Aug 2018 127,121 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation cable corroded /poor condition (1.1.15 (d))

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to get close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre starting to get close to legal limit

oil around steering rack

oil leak

slight corrosion underside

Pass 7 Aug 2017 113,551 miles

corrosion underside in places

front brake discs corroded/worn

front brake pads starting to get low

offside and nearside front brake hoses deteriorated/perished/poor condition (border line pass)

offside front head-light poor out-put (border line pass)

parking brake corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 1 Aug 2017 113,479 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion underside in places

front brake discs corroded/worn

front brake pads starting to get low

offside and nearside front brake hoses deteriorated/perished/poor condition (border line pass)

offside front head-light poor out-put (border line pass)

parking brake corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 6 Jul 2016 106,710 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 103,144 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 103,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 95,097 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,180 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 56,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,731 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,602 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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KN58 ZGU 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 61.1%.

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 KN58 ZGU, 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 KN58 ZGU registered?

KN58 ZGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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