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KV08 XME

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,018 mi
Last recorded159,018 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 XME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 159,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2022 151,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2021 132,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o\s and n\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess h\b cable corroded and outer sleeve split and insecure (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o\s and n\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 129,167 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged Leaking (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 127,663 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 124,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting slightly

both rear coil springs corroded still complete

rear axle surface rust

Pass 25 Apr 2018 120,833 miles

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

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

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

rear handbrake cables worn slightly still complete

Pass 24 Apr 2017 110,367 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front lower arm ball joint slight play

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 14 Apr 2016 95,407 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 86,786 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 86,786 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 66,688 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,138 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 XME is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XME, 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 XME registered?

KV08 XME is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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