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KP08 YME

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,559 mi
Last recorded174,559 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 174,559 miles

Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 174,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 168,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Pin hole in CV boot

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 158,558 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight damp on steering rack (2.3.3b)

brake pedal pad worn

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2017 158,152 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight damp on steering rack (2.3.3b)

brake pedal pad worn

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 148,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti slip provision worn

engine cover fitted

front brake pads getting low

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

nearside rear park brake cable outer casing deteriorated

rear brake pads getting low

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 139,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads getting low

slight wear on brake pedal pad

Fail 12 Mar 2015 139,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads getting low

slight wear on brake pedal pad

Pass 26 Feb 2014 117,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 87,549 miles

Brake pedal anti slip has slight wear

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

cosmetic cuts in all tyres

Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,429 miles

n/s parking brake cable casing split

Fail 21 Mar 2012 60,429 miles

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

n/s parking brake cable casing split

Pass 18 Mar 2011 32,830 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 YME is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KP08 YME, 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 KP08 YME registered?

KP08 YME is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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