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NH08 FJV

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

118,196 mi
Last recorded118,196 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 FJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 118,196 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 114,827 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted on sills

Pass 22 May 2023 107,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted not fully check

Pass 15 Jun 2022 100,978 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 97,910 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 95,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 92,426 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 90,185 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 86,640 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 80,844 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer in poor condition

glow plug light on dash

Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,285 miles

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

n/s/r hand brake cable deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2014 60,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r parking brake cable deteriorated/corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 60,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

n/s/r parking brake cable deteriorated/corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,048 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 28,645 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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NH08 FJV 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 NH08 FJV, 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 NH08 FJV registered?

NH08 FJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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