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MF08 WCU

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,979 mi
Last recorded139,979 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 WCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 139,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 101,452 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 99,814 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 97,431 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 95,139 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 93,012 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 90,231 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 87,311 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,053 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,658 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2015 61,676 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,795 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,124 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 35,911 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 29,061 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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MF08 WCU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF08 WCU registered?

MF08 WCU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is MF08 WCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 WCU shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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