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KR08 RYF

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,395 mi
Last recorded94,395 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 RYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 94,395 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 84,282 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Small leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 74,951 miles

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both parking brake cables deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Rear prop shaft centre support splitting

Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,531 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 72,009 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 72,009 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 69,490 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 69,183 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,646 miles

Front front tyres worn slightly more on the very edges

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corrosion where outer cable runs through support (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corrosion where outer cable runs through support (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 65,641 miles

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

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

Front front tyres worn slightly more on the very edges

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corrosion where outer cable runs through support (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corrosion where outer cable runs through support (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 62,604 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion on outer parking brake cable

Offside Rear slight corrosion on outer parking brake cable

Pass 12 Jul 2016 56,442 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake outer cable corroded

Nearside Rear seatbelt not fully inspected as child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear parking brake outer cable corroded

evidence of slight oil leak on the engine under tray

Pass 15 Jul 2015 50,007 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 16 Jul 2014 44,037 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,960 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,321 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,009 miles

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

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 RYF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RYF, 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 KR08 RYF registered?

KR08 RYF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is KR08 RYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 RYF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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