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KV08 OUP

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,783 mi
Last recorded160,783 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 OUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 160,783 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 154,969 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 146,953 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 146,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Nut was loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 13,081 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Hand brake cables out skin deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2022 13,081 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Hand brake cables out skin deteriorated

Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 131,230 miles

N/S & O/S REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED CHILD SEATS FITTED.

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED.

Pass 22 Apr 2020 127,249 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 121,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 113,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2017 102,710 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 102,710 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 88,826 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 77,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 63,332 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 39,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KV08 OUP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KV08 OUP, 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 KV08 OUP registered?

KV08 OUP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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