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KW57 ATY

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,504 mi
Last recorded63,504 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 63,504 miles

Advise airbag light flickered on during test and extinguished

Advise airbag system reqs attention

Advise both front shock absorbers showing signs of top seal seepage

Advise center rear b/light n/w

Advise outer edge wear to both o/s and n/s/f tyres and cracking in tread edges

Advise washers weak at w/screen

Fail 10 Aug 2023 63,504 miles

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

Advise both front shock absorbers showing signs of top seal seepage

Advise center rear b/light n/w

Advise outer edge wear to both o/s and n/s/f tyres and cracking in tread edges

Advise washers weak at w/screen

Pass 2 Mar 2022 61,774 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 61,774 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 60,697 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 60,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 60,267 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 60,231 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 59,310 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 57,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 255-50-19 ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 57,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 255-50-19 ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,787 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 53,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 51,508 miles

advise cut to o/s/f tyre outer wall not to plies ( chalk marked )

Pass 12 Apr 2014 47,396 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 38,659 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,079 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 ATY 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 64.7%.

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 ATY, 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 KW57 ATY registered?

KW57 ATY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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The MOT history for KW57 ATY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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