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N900 BEN

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

146,892 mi
Last recorded146,892 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN900 BEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 146,892 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 137,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 127,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 119,064 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 110,264 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 101,574 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 87,762 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 67,580 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 50,762 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 47,340 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 42,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 42,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 37,626 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 33,415 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 24,423 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 16,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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N900 BEN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N900 BEN, 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 N900 BEN registered?

N900 BEN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is N900 BEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N900 BEN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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