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KT57 SXM

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,505 mi
Last recorded127,505 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT57 SXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 127,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body and suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2024 123,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

general under body and suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2023 117,550 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 115,745 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 115,743 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 115,050 miles

Front Windscreen has a stone chip

Pass 2 Mar 2020 112,518 miles

Front Brake pads wearing low

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Stone chip front windscreen

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2018 107,925 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 103,186 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2017 103,186 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2016 97,772 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 95,326 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 94,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 91,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 83,703 miles

parking brake efficiency has only just been achieved

Pass 14 Jan 2011 65,932 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 65,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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KT57 SXM 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 82.4%.

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 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 KT57 SXM, 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 KT57 SXM registered?

KT57 SXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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