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M44 EWJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,959 mi
Last recorded125,959 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 EWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 125,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2026 125,958 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged BOTH REAR HANDBRAKE CABLES SNAPPED (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 131,648 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 131,644 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 120,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 120,162 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken AT TOP UNDER PLASTIC (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken AT TOP UNDER PLASTIC (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 109,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 109,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn CENTRE BEARING (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 99,239 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 91,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 91,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 90,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2018 83,276 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 82,001 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 81,999 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 71,822 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 55,980 miles

CUTS TO ROAD TYRES IN GENERAL

Fail 16 Nov 2015 55,978 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S/R AND N/S/R (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

CUTS TO ROAD TYRES IN GENERAL

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% WEAR APPROX (3.5.1g)

Rear WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 14 Nov 2014 44,491 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 44,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres cracking.

Front tyre wearing on edges,cracking,cuts.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 34,244 miles

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

Offside,nearside rear tyres cracking.

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 26,207 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 21,259 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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M44 EWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M44 EWJ, 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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M44 EWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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