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MK08 CHF

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,810 mi
Last recorded126,810 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 CHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 126,810 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under cover oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 126,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under cover oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 122,634 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 118,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 113,827 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge\nail in tread

Offside Front tyre waring on outer edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge\nail in tread

Pass 7 Oct 2021 105,621 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 101,491 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 94,330 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 95,254 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 85,830 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 79,171 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 72,835 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Fail 28 Oct 2016 72,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 28 Oct 2015 64,822 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,316 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 52,508 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,866 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 41,667 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 35,120 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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MK08 CHF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MK08 CHF, 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 CHF registered?

MK08 CHF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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