CarVerify

Free Car Check

MT57 ZHP

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Brown Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,189 mi
Last recorded108,189 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 ZHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 108,189 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 96,663 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 89,524 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 74,236 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 68,110 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 63,930 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted restricted view

Nearside Front side repeater lens broken. but not effecting operation

Fail 11 Jun 2021 63,930 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine and underbody covers fitted restricted view

Nearside Front side repeater lens broken. but not effecting operation

Pass 8 Jul 2020 62,441 miles

NS mirror repeater damaged, operation ok

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 62,441 miles

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

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

NS mirror repeater damaged, operation ok

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 60,287 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 60,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 58,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Front side repeater lens broken but light out put correct

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 56,010 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Wiper blade split

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2015 48,142 miles
Fail 3 May 2015 48,142 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 42,749 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 38,345 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 38,345 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 33,606 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 33,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,428 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
Full Mercedes-benz Ml reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MT57 ZHP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Brown with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MT57 ZHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MT57 ZHP?

You can check the full history of MT57 ZHP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MT57 ZHP registered?

MT57 ZHP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is MT57 ZHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT57 ZHP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MT57 ZHP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MT57 ZHP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.