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MV08 HCE

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

89,005 mi
Last recorded89,005 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 HCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 89,005 miles

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 81,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 81,080 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

emissions plate limit = 0.65

Pass 27 Mar 2024 76,736 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 73,518 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 72,362 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 70,176 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 68,475 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 65,131 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 61,353 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 58,577 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 56,072 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 51,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,681 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 27,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,291 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 32,435 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 25,641 miles

(Both) Front tyres wearing on both edges

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 HCE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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

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