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KR08 YYN

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,561 mi
Last recorded107,561 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 107,561 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion front to rear

Pass 17 Jun 2025 104,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 103,128 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2024 103,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 101,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 101,385 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 100,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 97,556 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 97,529 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))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 97,529 miles

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

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 13 Dec 2019 90,177 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 80,085 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 80,081 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255//50r19 (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,955 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 76,953 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 72,149 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,901 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 66,901 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 60,603 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 50,002 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 35,554 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 26,802 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 YYN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YYN, 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 YYN registered?

KR08 YYN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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