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MK08 JKE

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,244 mi
Last recorded140,244 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 140,244 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 140,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 132,213 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 122,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 112,438 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 112,438 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 109,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 109,814 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive Smoke From Exhausts (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 104,488 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2016 100,044 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 99,989 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 90,495 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 90,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 81,615 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 70,258 miles

Rear tyres are wearing on inner shoulders.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,677 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 47,073 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 47,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 11,589 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)

slight cut in NSF tyre

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 JKE 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 JKE, 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 JKE registered?

MK08 JKE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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