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M777 KJV

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,723 mi
Last recorded122,723 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 KJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 122,723 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working not present (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine cover insecure

Nearside Front inadequate tyre repiared to outside edge of traed / side wall

Fail 26 Mar 2026 122,723 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine cover insecure

Nearside Front inadequate tyre repiared to outside edge of traed / side wall

Pass 28 Mar 2025 110,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s & n/s general surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 109,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2024 100,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 3 May 2023 98,056 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 93,861 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 93,861 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2021 88,459 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 88,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 83,521 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 83,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 79,012 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 67,775 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 67,680 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,930 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 55,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 47,929 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 41,622 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 41,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 30,891 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 24,850 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 22 Dec 2011 15,860 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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M777 KJV 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 M777 KJV, 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 M777 KJV registered?

M777 KJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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