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MW57 CPV

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,943 mi
Last recorded136,943 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 CPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 136,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 133,336 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 130,058 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 123,201 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 105,508 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front, close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 105,503 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended will not release (7.1.2 (d))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front, close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 102,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 18 May 2018 102,566 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2017 97,904 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 May 2017 97,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 May 2016 84,536 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 77,459 miles

n/s handbrake cable outer splitting

Fail 28 May 2015 77,459 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s handbrake cable outer splitting

Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,457 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 72,457 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 64,969 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 52,468 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 42,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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MW57 CPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MW57 CPV, 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 MW57 CPV registered?

MW57 CPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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