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N8 PFK

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,288 mi
Last recorded127,288 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 PFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 127,288 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 125,606 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 122,217 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 116,844 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 116,844 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 110,462 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 110,462 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 104,563 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 99,113 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 91,554 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 91,550 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended stop lamps not working (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 83,075 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 82,911 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 75,196 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 75,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,049 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 69,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 51,370 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2013 43,152 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 35,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 30 Nov 2011 30,733 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N8 PFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N8 PFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N8 PFK?

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What year was N8 PFK registered?

N8 PFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is N8 PFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 PFK shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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