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KV08 OVL

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,491 mi
Last recorded117,491 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 117,491 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 117,355 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes from nearside to offside and above rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 108,580 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 108,580 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 90,516 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 76,343 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 69,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,459 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 54,487 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres stating to crack and perish

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge and starting to perish

offside rear parkbrake cable starting to perish

Fail 28 May 2012 44,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall

offside rear handbrake cable outer deteriated

Pass 28 May 2012 44,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall

offside rear handbrake cable outer deteriated

Pass 18 May 2011 34,880 miles

left rear tyre over 9 years old and perished,tread starting to separate.not recommended for use over 6 years old

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 OVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV08 OVL, 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 OVL registered?

KV08 OVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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