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MV08 YJP

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,671 mi
Last recorded135,671 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 YJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 135,671 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 135,363 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 129,111 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 123,895 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 123,891 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Engine management lamp on

Glo plug lamp on

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 116,533 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 116,533 miles

Brake cable damaged h/brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2021 111,421 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess rusty and starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,629 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 104,627 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear wiper split

both rear tyres are badly perished/ cracking in tread

Pass 24 Apr 2019 95,442 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre getting low outer edge

no emissions printout due to low emissions

space saver fitted to o/s/f

Fail 24 Apr 2019 33,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

n/s/f tyre getting low outer edge

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 24 Jan 2018 86,535 miles

no emissions printout due to low emissions test result PASS

Fail 22 Jan 2018 86,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

no emissions printout due to low emissions test result PASS

Pass 18 Jan 2017 80,588 miles

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 19 Jan 2016 76,104 miles

no emissions printout due to low emissions

rear tyres low on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2015 70,904 miles

no emissions printout due to low emissions

rear tyres low on outer edges

Fail 21 Jan 2015 70,904 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres low on outer edges

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 20 Jan 2014 66,300 miles

no emissions print out due to low emissions

o/s and n/s/r tyres low on outer edges

Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,009 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,507 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 51,523 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 YJP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YJP, 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 MV08 YJP registered?

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

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