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KS57 WJD

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,073 mi
Last recorded163,073 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 WJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 163,073 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 156,611 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 144,619 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 140,281 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 140,281 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 139,636 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 139,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 138,392 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 138,390 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 134,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 127,105 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 127,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 118,466 miles

OSF tyre has bald edges

Fail 17 Apr 2014 107,285 miles

Emissions too clean

N/S/F Tyre worn on outside edge

O/S/F Tyre slightly worn on outside edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 107,285 miles

Emissions too clean

N/S/F Tyre worn on outside edge

O/S/F Tyre slightly worn on outside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 95,611 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,174 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,146 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 55,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KS57 WJD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 KS57 WJD, 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 KS57 WJD registered?

KS57 WJD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is KS57 WJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 WJD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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