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MB08 MOW

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

197,012 mi
Last recorded197,012 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB08 MOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 197,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 197,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 193,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 193,495 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 176,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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Fail 22 Oct 2019 176,499 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near hose union (1.1.11 (c))

advise engine light on

Pass 12 Dec 2018 159,066 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 159,061 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 117,682 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 77,144 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,855 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 52,034 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,277 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,466 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,286 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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MB08 MOW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MB08 MOW, 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 MB08 MOW registered?

MB08 MOW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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