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OE08 FDY

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,227 mi
Last recorded180,227 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 FDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 180,227 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 180,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 176,941 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 170,960 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 170,926 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 157,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 157,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 150,957 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 140,653 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 130,745 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 121,020 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 121,020 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 May 2016 113,529 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 113,472 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing cords (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Valve stem seriously damaged all four valves split (4.1.D.1e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear starting to go hard and cracking slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 22 May 2015 109,362 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 May 2015 109,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 May 2014 103,126 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2014 103,126 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 94,607 miles

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

front right spot lamp glass cracked

v belt light cracks in rubber

Pass 24 May 2012 83,915 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)

Pass 16 May 2011 66,558 miles

osf fog lamp glass cracked

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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OE08 FDY 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 OE08 FDY, 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 OE08 FDY registered?

OE08 FDY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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