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M6 EMG

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,940 mi
Last recorded108,940 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 EMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 108,940 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 105,339 miles

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

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 20 Sep 2022 102,960 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 95,319 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 89,285 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 89,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 82,398 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 67,712 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 63,037 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 63,037 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Parking brake no effort

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Can be repaired ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside front and both rear valve stem deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 63,005 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2017 60,572 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak on under-tray

Pass 26 May 2016 49,277 miles

Nearside Front bumper scuffed

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 49,277 miles

Nearside Front bumper scuffed

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

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 43,235 miles

tyres 265/45zr20 nearside rear outer wall worn

Fail 20 May 2015 43,235 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

tyres 265/45zr20 nearside rear outer wall worn

Pass 23 May 2014 37,010 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 32,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

traces of oil around low pan/covers of engine

Fail 13 May 2013 32,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

traces of oil around low pan/covers of engine

Pass 8 May 2012 28,048 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres bald on edge

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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M6 EMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M6 EMG, 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 M6 EMG registered?

M6 EMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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