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KW57 OFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,156 mi
Last recorded137,156 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 OFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 137,156 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 137,151 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 134,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline fail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline fail (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 134,049 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline fail (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline fail (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 127,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear upper pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 124,552 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 124,549 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 118,639 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 118,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut x2 to cord (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut to cord (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view missing. offside and rear view present (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 109,036 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2016 96,990 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 96,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking bleed niple area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Feb 2016 96,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 81,511 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 81,511 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 63,274 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,293 miles

glow plug light on

Fail 16 Feb 2013 50,132 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,775 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 25,917 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 25,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 OFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OFJ, 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 OFJ registered?

KW57 OFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 February 2008.

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