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L12 SYF

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,258 mi
Last recorded157,258 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 SYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 157,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 157,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 145,418 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 142,632 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 131,372 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 131,366 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 119,522 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim dent on inner rim of wheel (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 119,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim dent on inner rim of wheel (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 108,137 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 108,004 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 93,179 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts on outer wall of nearside front tyre wall

wear on outer edge of nearside rear tyre

wear on outer edge of offside rear tyre tread

Fail 11 Aug 2014 63,336 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on outer wall of nearside front tyre

wear on outer edge of nearside rear tyre tread

wear on outer edge of offside rear tyre tread

Fail 28 Jul 2014 62,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

brake pad light on dash

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,999 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear started on inner and outer edges of nearside front tyre tread

wear started on inner and outer edges of offside front tyre tread

Pass 16 Jan 2013 36,881 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,509 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut not showing cord

n/s/r brake pipe showing slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,111 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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L12 SYF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L12 SYF, 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 L12 SYF registered?

L12 SYF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is L12 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 SYF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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