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KS08 WHR

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,889 mi
Last recorded166,889 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 WHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 166,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush and o\s\f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake cables corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 151,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 143,179 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 143,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 140,592 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 138,679 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 138,664 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking greese (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 134,807 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 134,714 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 130,004 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 113,762 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 99,950 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 97,259 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 97,253 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 94,347 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 81,062 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Rear brake discs worn.

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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KS08 WHR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KS08 WHR, 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 KS08 WHR registered?

KS08 WHR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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