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MK08 CGG

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

183,931 mi
Last recorded183,931 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 CGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 183,931 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 183,931 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 174,988 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 158,867 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 149,534 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 126,584 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 107,807 miles

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 19 Dec 2017 107,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Dec 2016 98,744 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components/engine cover

Fail 20 Dec 2016 98,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

suspected power steering leak

Pass 26 Nov 2015 88,271 miles

engine under covers fitted obscuring some components

nail nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Pass 21 Nov 2014 75,113 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2014 75,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2013 69,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

three tyres which are on the limit are all wearing on inner and outer edges but the middle 75% of tread are good

Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,540 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 60,540 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,113 miles

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

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

damage to off side front bonnet

Fail 23 Nov 2011 43,113 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

damage to off side front bonnet

Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,593 miles

front end damage

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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MK08 CGG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver 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 MK08 CGG, 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 MK08 CGG registered?

MK08 CGG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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