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MH08 DLO

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

184,631 mi
Last recorded184,631 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 184,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 184,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 168,092 miles

park brake low %

rear seatbelts not checked good in rear seat

Fail 29 Jun 2022 168,074 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

park brake low %

rear seatbelts not checked good in rear seat

Pass 22 Jun 2021 155,188 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting but still preventing the ingress of dirt, just acceptable (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Centre brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear seats not in use at time of test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 146,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material general corrosion to all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension A arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear high level brake lamp not working

Rear wiper split

rear seats folded down with personal items on top preventing inspection of seats and seat belts.

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection.

Fail 13 Jul 2020 146,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material general corrosion to all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension A arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear high level brake lamp not working

Rear wiper split

rear seats folded down with personal items on top preventing inspection of seats and seat belts.

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 132,670 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 119,357 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 119,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 115,047 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 112,621 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 108,659 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 108,655 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 104,276 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 95,653 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 89,252 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 89,249 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 67,282 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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MH08 DLO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MH08 DLO, 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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MH08 DLO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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