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MT08 RUO

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,307 mi
Last recorded122,307 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 RUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 122,307 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 117,376 miles

Nearside Front tyre - low tread and bald on edges

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush - worn

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2018 110,661 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 110,661 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 103,202 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 96,865 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 89,430 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 89,430 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 81,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,897 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 73,411 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 73,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2012 55,460 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 36,501 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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MT08 RUO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MT08 RUO, 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 MT08 RUO registered?

MT08 RUO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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The MOT history for MT08 RUO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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