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MV08 DCZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,120 mi
Last recorded160,120 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 DCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 160,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 155,801 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer plastic cover broken/ functioning as intended. (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 155,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer plastic cover broken/ functioning as intended. (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 155,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn CENTRE (6.1.7 (b) (i))

FUEL LEVAL VERY LOW

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 145,399 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

emissions too clean to register

Fail 19 May 2022 145,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 17 May 2021 130,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Fail 13 May 2021 130,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 13 May 2020 102,368 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 101,028 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 95,570 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 95,570 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 91,478 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 86,755 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 86,755 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyre's wearing on the inside

Fail 12 Mar 2015 78,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2015 78,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,255 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 53,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm in center of tread

Pass 3 Feb 2012 40,110 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,454 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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MV08 DCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV08 DCZ, 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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MV08 DCZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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