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KV08 POJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,973 mi
Last recorded142,973 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 142,973 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 141,477 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 141,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 137,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other brake pipes covered in grease/paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Steering rack bushes slightly worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 137,821 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded At fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other brake pipes covered in grease/paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Steering rack bushes slightly worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 137,694 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Rear pipes badly corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Factory fitted under trays on the vehicle is preventing the inspection of some components

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

Offside Front Outer Small leak CV boot

Pulley noise

Pass 10 Aug 2021 122,328 miles

Nearside Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened corroded on nipple (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 117,470 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads low

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

front brake pads low

Fail 3 Jun 2020 117,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pads low

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

front brake pads low

Pass 7 Jun 2019 112,956 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 112,956 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/50-19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear position light has a light source not working

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 108,855 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 103,672 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,086 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 85,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2015 79,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 70,214 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,888 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,452 miles

offside front tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,255 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 POJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 POJ, 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 POJ registered?

KV08 POJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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