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MV58 FRX

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,433 mi
Last recorded135,433 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 FRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 135,433 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 126,359 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 117,875 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 110,181 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess BOTH (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 103,121 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 103,072 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 103,027 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 98,625 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both outer sheathes deteriorated (3.5.1b)

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 8 May 2018 98,620 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part both insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both outer sheathes deteriorated (3.5.1b)

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 5 May 2017 90,428 miles

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

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 80,138 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 80,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 70,503 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 24 Jul 2014 67,700 miles

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

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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MV58 FRX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MV58 FRX, 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 MV58 FRX registered?

MV58 FRX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is MV58 FRX safe to buy?

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