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KR08 RVE

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,711 mi
Last recorded177,711 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 177,711 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 177,707 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 165,798 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 154,536 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 May 2022 140,200 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 135,539 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 114,608 miles
Fail 8 May 2020 114,608 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 91,137 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 91,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,208 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,431 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,443 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 69,486 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 63,789 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 63,789 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 57,048 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,750 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,838 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 43,838 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

chrome tailpipe missing from n/s/r exhaust

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 RVE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KR08 RVE, 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 RVE registered?

KR08 RVE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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