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ML08 TEN

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

190,466 mi
Last recorded190,466 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 TEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 190,466 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 190,466 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 185,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 172,246 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 172,244 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 155,727 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2018 155,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 May 2017 141,648 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 May 2017 141,648 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre main both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 May 2017 141,607 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed 2 X areas on both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Flexi hose mount not fastened

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2016 127,357 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 112,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 97,587 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 97,582 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat Belt Stalk Damaged but Still Operational

Pass 19 Jul 2013 86,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise no steering lock / not working

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2012 65,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,997 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 50,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TEN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ML08 TEN, 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 TEN registered?

ML08 TEN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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