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MK08 VMG

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,100 mi
Last recorded143,100 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 VMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 143,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 133,464 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 133,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

General underbody corrosion.

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 131,666 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 131,666 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs blown replaced all ok (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 121,628 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 104,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 104,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 94,269 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in n/s & o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 94,263 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in n/s & o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 78,779 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 73,433 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Front front wing damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2018 73,433 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Front front wing damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2017 68,861 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,404 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,435 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,893 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 38,270 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,278 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 VMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMG, 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 VMG registered?

MK08 VMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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