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KP08 YLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,208 mi
Last recorded132,208 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 YLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 132,208 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 127,208 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 120,729 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 120,694 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 112,827 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 107,251 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 100,043 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 96,350 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,545 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 93,866 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 85,485 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall has impact damage

Fail 21 Jun 2017 85,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall has impact damage

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 75,344 miles

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,258 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 50,211 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre well worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2013 21,151 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,319 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 16,270 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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KP08 YLK 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 88.9%.

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 KP08 YLK, 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 KP08 YLK registered?

KP08 YLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is KP08 YLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 YLK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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