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MK08 JJZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,831 mi
Last recorded113,831 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 113,831 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 108,193 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 100,791 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 93,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50R19 107 H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50R19 107 H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 86,399 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 77,752 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 77,751 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 77,433 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 77,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 54% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 75,003 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 75,002 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 70,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,943 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 65,738 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 58,079 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,003 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 47,317 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 47,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 40,141 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,528 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 20,124 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 JJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 JJZ, 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 JJZ registered?

MK08 JJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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