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MO08 AMG

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,833 mi
Last recorded120,833 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO08 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 120,833 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 113,891 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 107,500 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 107,185 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 97,160 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 95,691 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 93,316 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 93,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 91,966 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

auxiliary belt deteriorating and cracking

corrosion on all steering braking and suspension components but still meet the requirements

Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,396 miles

Nearside Front spot lamp lens cracked

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f, n/s/f o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres are deteriorated and have deep cracks of inner side wall 295/40/20

engine oil seeping oil

Pass 6 Sep 2017 85,070 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres deteriorating and deep cuts in inner side walls but still meets requirements 295/40/20

Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,413 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres perishing and have cuts in side walls

front tyres wearing low 295/40/20

Pass 17 Sep 2015 79,690 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 71,442 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,878 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 29 Sep 2012 66,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

emissions too clean to register

Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,096 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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MO08 AMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MO08 AMG, 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 MO08 AMG registered?

MO08 AMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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