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M500 EBB

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,195 mi
Last recorded149,195 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 EBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 149,195 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 149,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 144,341 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 144,341 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 127,140 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 127,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 106,793 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 92,768 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 83,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2017 83,620 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,657 miles

Air filter pipe not attached in engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 72,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Air filter pipe not attached in engine bay

Nearside Front tyre ,damage to sidewall ,not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 58,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,626 miles

Parking brake anti-slip provision damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,889 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 24,742 miles

N/S/R tyre wall cut

wiper poor clearing

Fail 16 Apr 2012 24,742 miles

N/S/R tyre wall cut

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

wiper poor clearing

Pass 25 Jun 2011 15,973 miles

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

emission readings so low will not register on machine

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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M500 EBB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,996cc 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 M500 EBB, 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 M500 EBB registered?

M500 EBB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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