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M28 DOW

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,287 mi
Last recorded100,287 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 DOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 100,287 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 96,309 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 96,309 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 89,369 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 89,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 81,797 miles

Low Fuel Level Indicated

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

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

Offside 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Fail 2 Oct 2020 81,749 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Low Fuel Level Indicated

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

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

Offside 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 23 Aug 2019 71,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge new tyres moved to rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 71,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 26 Feb 2018 48,408 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 36,160 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 36,160 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 31,905 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2015 31,905 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 27,632 miles

O/S/R TYRE HAS A NAIL

Pass 4 Jul 2012 19,709 miles

back up brake light on

Pass 15 Sep 2011 14,801 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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M28 DOW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M28 DOW, 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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M28 DOW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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