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KW08 XGT

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,962 mi
Last recorded149,962 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 149,962 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Power steering pump noisy

Fail 31 Oct 2022 149,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Power steering pump noisy

Pass 21 Dec 2021 144,601 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 140,318 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 134,156 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 134,156 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 127,698 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 114,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 103,234 miles

Exhaust bracket bolts missing but exhaust secure

aux belt top idle pulley bearing (RATTLE)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 91,734 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 91,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 80,129 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 80,121 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 68,103 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,093 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres low tread on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2012 55,581 miles

service reminder overdue

Fail 31 May 2012 55,556 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

service reminder overdue

Pass 31 May 2011 35,727 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 35,727 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 May 2011 35,380 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside fley brake hose clip broken and has been cable tied recomend replaceing correct clip

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 XGT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KW08 XGT, 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 XGT registered?

KW08 XGT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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