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MX08 MUM

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests37 (24 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate64.9%

Mileage

67,507 mi
Last recorded67,507 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 MUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

24 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 67,507 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2026 160,062 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

parking brake cables deteriated but not exesively

Pass 21 Oct 2025 63,846 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 147,586 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at the rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 147,586 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at the rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 54,857 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 136,977 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 136,977 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 52,358 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 125,861 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake cables outer casing slightly deteriated

Fail 11 Apr 2023 125,819 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake cables outer casing slightly deteriated

Pass 25 Oct 2022 49,363 miles

DPF pressure pipe routuing guide clip insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 49,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

DPF pressure pipe routuing guide clip insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 114,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Main Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 113,825 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Main Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 45,972 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 105,308 miles

Brake wear indicator warning on dash

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 105,308 miles

Brake wear indicator warning on dash

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 39,788 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 39,788 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 99,274 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 99,274 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 33,919 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips to windscreen in "A"zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 93,581 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 25,605 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 82,694 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 82,693 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 77,774 miles

Nearside Front Inner rim damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

engine to clean for emissions printout

Fail 26 Nov 2015 77,772 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner rim damaged

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

engine to clean for emissions printout

Pass 26 Nov 2014 67,302 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 67,302 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,074 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 57,269 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NSR and OSR park brake outer cables deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,271 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R park brake outer cables slightly deteriorated

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 26 Aug 2011 37,284 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 37,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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MX08 MUM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.9%.

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 MX08 MUM, 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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MX08 MUM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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