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KR08 ASV

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,520 mi
Last recorded99,520 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 ASV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 99,520 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 98,244 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 97,406 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 97,406 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2023 97,081 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 96,615 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 96,161 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 96,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55 R 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55 R 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55 R 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 89,005 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 89,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 73,889 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 68,668 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 62,134 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2013 47,230 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 37,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2011 30,507 miles

both front tyre getting close to limits and nearside cut on tread and sidewall

nearside lower arm inner bushes slight movement

rear indicator bulbs fading

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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KR08 ASV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KR08 ASV, 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 KR08 ASV registered?

KR08 ASV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is KR08 ASV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 ASV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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