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KV08 OXT

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,414 mi
Last recorded108,414 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 OXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 108,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

parking brake cables corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2019 108,411 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

parking brake cables corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 104,898 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 8 Jun 2017 97,312 miles

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

Park brake close to performance limit

Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,409 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (leaving lip on outer edge ) (3.5.1i)

park brake release cable handle missing (still releases brake )

Fail 13 Jun 2016 89,409 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (leaving lip on outer edge ) (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

park brake release cable handle missing (still releases brake )

Pass 26 Jun 2015 81,771 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 81,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2014 73,197 miles

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 64,274 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,490 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 38,654 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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KV08 OXT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OXT, 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 OXT registered?

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

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