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MF08 XWV

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,371 mi
Last recorded146,371 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 XWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 146,371 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 143,656 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 143,654 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture PLUS OFFSIDE REAR BY FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2022 138,954 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 133,971 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 130,100 miles

OIL LEAK /FUEL LEAK UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE

Fail 31 Jan 2020 130,100 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

OIL LEAK /FUEL LEAK UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE

REAR HANDBRAKE CABLES OUTER CASINGS CORODDED

Pass 3 Jan 2019 117,358 miles

CENTRE REAR BRAKE PIPE SHOWS SIGNS OF SLIGHT COROSSION

Fail 2 Jan 2019 117,358 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

CENTRE REAR BRAKE PIPE SHOWS SIGNS OF SLIGHT COROSSION

Pass 15 Jan 2018 104,769 miles

n/s/r shock absorber leaking

o/s handbrake cable outer casing split/deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2017 78,846 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 69,763 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,916 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 59,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 50,898 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 40,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jan 2012 30,376 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,137 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 XWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XWV, 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 MF08 XWV registered?

MF08 XWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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