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KW08 VKL

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,571 mi
Last recorded158,571 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 VKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 158,571 miles

Offside Front corrosion to brake pipe

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Pass 1 Nov 2023 151,544 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 151,544 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 142,356 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 130,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both front side lamps (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake efficiency only just met requirements

sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 123,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 117,025 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 116,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 109,403 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 109,401 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 101,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 84,568 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,069 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,270 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 52,264 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 42,402 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 32,723 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,844 miles

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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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KW08 VKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver 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 KW08 VKL, 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 KW08 VKL registered?

KW08 VKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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