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MJ57 YEC

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

149,815 mi
Last recorded149,815 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 YEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 149,815 miles

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

Front oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2023 146,166 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 138,699 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 128,296 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 128,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 118,502 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 110,903 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 102,908 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 92,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,056 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 28 May 2014 50,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 42,799 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 May 2012 37,205 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 29,766 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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MJ57 YEC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 MJ57 YEC, 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 MJ57 YEC registered?

MJ57 YEC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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