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KT08 PKZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

183,334 mi
Last recorded183,334 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 PKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 183,334 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 176,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 168,408 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 156,780 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 149,442 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 148,997 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 137,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shocker bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front shocker bush slight play

Offside Rear shocker corroded

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

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

Fail 18 May 2019 137,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shocker bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front shocker bush slight play

Offside Rear shocker corroded

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 124,403 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2017 119,842 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 119,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 118,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corrosion setting in (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers obscuring some components

suspect brake pipes above fuel tank excessively corroded but not visible common on this vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2015 103,813 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 103,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 87,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,466 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,266 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 41,909 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,909 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 PKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KT08 PKZ, 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 PKZ registered?

KT08 PKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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