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MF08 HBL

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,017 mi
Last recorded155,017 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 HBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 155,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 154,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement corroded/damaged (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 151,758 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both cables (1.1.15 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2023 145,955 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 140,864 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 131,136 miles

oil around engine

Fail 10 Sep 2021 131,134 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil around engine

Pass 17 Aug 2020 127,566 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 114,018 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 107,080 miles

Oil leak oil leak under the engine ()

Pass 18 May 2017 100,399 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,318 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

rumbling noise from engine

Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing

offside rear tyre wearing close to limits 1.8 m/m

Fail 7 Jul 2015 87,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing

offside rear tyre wearing close to limits 1.8 m/m

Pass 28 May 2014 76,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 76,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 75,911 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel smoke test void - zero drift

nearside front cv boot appears to be leaking grease (no split found)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,863 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washers working but spray is weak liquid smells

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,057 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 33,019 miles

o/s parking brake cable, outer casing cracked

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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MF08 HBL 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 75%.

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 MF08 HBL, 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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MF08 HBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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