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MRZ 6961

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,862 mi
Last recorded127,862 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 6961
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 127,862 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 120,827 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 116,680 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 116,115 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 114,408 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

parking brake 18% recommend brake check!

Fail 21 Apr 2021 114,404 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

plastic sill covers fitted restricting testers view

slight play in front steering rack mount bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2020 114,386 miles

Centre to rear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust isn’t blowing

Front brake discs and pads worn low

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 255/50r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front brake pipe is rusty

Rear brake discs worn

Very slight oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2020 114,384 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake hoses (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid level low

Centre to rear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust isn’t blowing

Front brake discs and pads worn low

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 255/50r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front brake pipe is rusty

Oil level very low

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Dec 2018 104,982 miles

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

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

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

engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 6 Jan 2018 92,200 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 89,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 77,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 64,954 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,734 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 59,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 58,159 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 54,402 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,033 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,717 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 44,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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MRZ 6961 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MRZ 6961, 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 MRZ 6961 registered?

MRZ 6961 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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