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MW57 CRU

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,121 mi
Last recorded156,121 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 156,121 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 148,954 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 138,968 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 125,811 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 113,712 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 102,940 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 102,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 97,059 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 97,059 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 88,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to scrub off on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

no emissions detected

Fail 9 Jan 2019 88,670 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front indicator lens smashed on mirror

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to scrub off on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

no emissions detected

Pass 5 Jan 2018 81,594 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 73,448 miles

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Pass 6 Jan 2016 68,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 55,496 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,863 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,622 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 31,576 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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MW57 CRU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MW57 CRU, 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 CRU registered?

MW57 CRU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is MW57 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW57 CRU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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