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MK08 CWC

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,679 mi
Last recorded142,679 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 142,679 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 134,671 miles

both front jacking points corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2023 134,663 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 127,680 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 121,829 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 116,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fuel injector seal leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 116,344 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to Brake Pipe Condition. (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fuel injector seal leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 109,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 109,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 100,218 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 93,295 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides. (3.6.B.2c)

o/s handbrake cable corroded/split.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 83,653 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2014 77,911 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 77,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 68,790 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,843 miles

tront tyres worn low and on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,180 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 CWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CWC, 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 CWC registered?

MK08 CWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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