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MV57 FFD

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,646 mi
Last recorded162,646 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 FFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 162,646 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 155,374 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 155,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 149,256 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE & GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SHOCK ABSORBERS, LINKAGE BAR, SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 149,239 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BATTERY SIGN MALFUNCTIONING

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE & GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NAILED x 1 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre NAILED x 2 ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SHOCK ABSORBERS, LINKAGE BAR, SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 148,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

battery warning light coming on

slight oil leak from engine and transfer gearbox

Pass 2 Feb 2021 141,430 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f/under upper floor covers fitted and sills both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2019 132,461 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 123,070 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 111,002 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 101,745 miles

both rear tyre wearing on edges o/ just legal 1.6mm

Pass 22 May 2015 90,818 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 90,818 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 80,151 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 67,957 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,954 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 41,721 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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MV57 FFD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MV57 FFD, 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 MV57 FFD registered?

MV57 FFD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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