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N23 PMG

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 PMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026
Fail 3 Feb 2026

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2024

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected in correctly mounted fowling drive sharft (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 149,087 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 141,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake only just met requirements, would suggest adjustment needed.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 137,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 131,202 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 127,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 118,895 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 113,227 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 113,227 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 108,245 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake cable casing split and corroded but not effecting opertaion

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

slight leak from gearbox

Pass 13 Feb 2016 103,271 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 97,384 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 88,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 81,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 73,586 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,998 miles

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)

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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N23 PMG 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 N23 PMG, 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 N23 PMG registered?

N23 PMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is N23 PMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N23 PMG 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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