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KT08 DTZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,001 mi
Last recorded153,001 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 DTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 153,001 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side sills, both side brake pipe & some suspension components corroded all

parking brake weak

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2023 141,428 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 141,428 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 127,801 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 185,098 miles

"Service due" light on

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 172,808 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2019 172,808 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2018 158,230 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 147,522 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering locking device not working

headlamps washer not working

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 133,500 miles

Wear on edge of n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2015 119,877 miles

Emission too clean for print-out

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

Wipers smear

Fail 9 Jun 2015 119,877 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emission too clean for print-out

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

Wipers smear

Pass 14 May 2014 100,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wiper blades worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2013 81,093 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,093 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,643 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 41,079 miles

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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KT08 DTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KT08 DTZ, 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 KT08 DTZ registered?

KT08 DTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KT08 DTZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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