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KY08 EHM

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,306 mi
Last recorded177,306 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 EHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 177,306 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2025 175,904 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 168,927 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 162,012 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 155,367 miles

chip in screen

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2021 148,880 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 148,675 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 142,439 miles

chips in screen

oil leak engine

Pass 1 Nov 2019 136,836 miles

brake pipes corroded

chips in screen

oil leak engine

Fail 30 Oct 2019 136,805 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

chips in screen

oil leak engine

Pass 23 Oct 2018 129,411 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 121,525 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 113,316 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 91,503 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,250 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 55,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,522 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 45,522 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,250 miles

unable to fully check both offside and neraside rear seat belts as child seats fitted

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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KY08 EHM 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 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY08 EHM, 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 KY08 EHM registered?

KY08 EHM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KY08 EHM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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