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MY51 SJB

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,641 mi
Last recorded120,641 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY51 SJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 120,641 miles

Nearside Front Outer SMALL HOLE IN CV GAITOR

Pass 27 Apr 2023 118,283 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively offside front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess offside front (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear upper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension bellows modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

nearside and offside driveshafts slighty corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 117,618 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively offside front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear upper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear driveshafts slighty corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2021 117,499 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess and rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear upper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 116,789 miles

full undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2019 113,586 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear upper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 109,068 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 102,723 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 96,452 miles

EML light on dash

Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,638 miles

near side windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 28 Jul 2014 84,606 miles

Offside & nearside front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,852 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,737 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,523 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,031 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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MY51 SJB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MY51 SJB, 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 MY51 SJB registered?

MY51 SJB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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