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ML08 SZU

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,491 mi
Last recorded113,491 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 SZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 113,491 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/45 20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 113,491 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/45 20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 104,276 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/45 20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 91,971 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 78,289 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 72,289 miles

Bind at offside front brake!

Exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Duel position lamp not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 72,289 miles

Bind at offside front brake!

Exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Duel position lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 65,779 miles

Exhaust mounting defective With system corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge With splits in sidewall and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge With splits in sidewall and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing noted (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 54,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre edge wear - perishing - no cord's

Nearside Rear Tyre baud on edge's - perishing - no cord's

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre baud on inner edge - wear to outer edge - perishing no cord's

Offside Rear Worn more than N-S-R

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Spring corrosion

Temp for emissions over 80 degrees

Fail 7 Mar 2019 54,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre edge wear - perishing - no cord's

Nearside Rear Tyre baud on edge's - perishing - no cord's

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre baud on inner edge - wear to outer edge - perishing no cord's

Offside Rear Worn more than N-S-R

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Spring corrosion

Temp for emissions over 80 degrees

Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,138 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,485 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 39,574 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not fully checked due to child seat

Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 18 Mar 2014 29,599 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 24,874 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,310 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,764 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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ML08 SZU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ML08 SZU, 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 ML08 SZU registered?

ML08 SZU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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