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N17 DON

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,902 mi
Last recorded100,902 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 DON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 100,902 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 95,770 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 89,348 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 85,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 85,308 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 80,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cuts to outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cuts to outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Centre bearing/coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

oil leak engine underside area

Pass 26 Jan 2021 76,074 miles

Handbrake efforts only just within there 16% requirements (18%)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 72,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,296 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 64,296 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main runs (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 60,106 miles

Oil leak ()

various undertrays

Pass 11 Jun 2016 54,588 miles

child seat fitted

sill covers fitted

various undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,109 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,948 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,052 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,270 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,777 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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N17 DON is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N17 DON, 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 N17 DON registered?

N17 DON is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 March 2008.

Is N17 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 DON shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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