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KW57 AKY

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,098 mi
Last recorded134,098 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 AKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 134,098 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 134,098 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 122,855 miles

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))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 122,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 20 Nov 2020 117,617 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 117,609 miles

Offside Front Inner Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 May 2019 101,762 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 14 May 2019 101,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Feb 2018 76,940 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 64,414 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 60,489 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 60,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,747 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 44,806 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 35,200 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 27,818 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 13,074 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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KW57 AKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KW57 AKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW57 AKY registered?

KW57 AKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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