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KY08 EOD

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,514 mi
Last recorded135,514 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 EOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 135,514 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 135,514 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 130,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 126,428 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

Pass 17 Sep 2022 120,797 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions to clean to test - limit 1.60

Pass 15 Sep 2021 117,265 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 114,577 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 114,577 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 111,836 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 111,836 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 106,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 106,930 miles

Seat belt installation anchorage insecure middle seat belt not anchor down (10.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 102,113 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 97,407 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 93,035 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 88,746 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2013 83,453 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 83,449 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 77,354 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 70,531 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 70,530 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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 EOD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KY08 EOD, 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 EOD registered?

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

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