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KW57 FUP

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,000 mi
Last recorded74,000 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 FUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 74,000 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 69,195 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 69,195 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 68,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 66,753 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 66,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 62,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 62,205 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,142 miles

offside parking brake outer cover split

Fail 12 Jan 2018 55,142 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

offside parking brake outer cover split

Pass 14 Jan 2017 50,028 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 45,651 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 40,603 miles

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

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

offside rear handbrake cable casing is deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2014 35,938 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 35,938 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 31,279 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 31,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 26,508 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 21,137 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 FUP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FUP, 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 FUP registered?

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

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