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M222 GJB

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,952 mi
Last recorded163,952 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 GJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 163,952 miles

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

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

mil light illuminated

Fail 19 Sep 2025 163,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

mil light illuminated

Pass 10 Jul 2024 160,883 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured dim (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 155,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 146,255 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 136,987 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 129,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Centre bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 117,793 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 117,793 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 107,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 107,217 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 95,483 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2017 95,483 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 81,717 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,197 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 65,197 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 59,934 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,717 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,653 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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M222 GJB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M222 GJB, 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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M222 GJB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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