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OO05 AJH

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests36 (29 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

109,307 mi
Last recorded109,307 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO05 AJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

29 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 109,307 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 131,402 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached o/s n/s rear lower arm pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2025 99,437 miles

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

Offside handbrake cable casing corroded

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 125,310 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 85,431 miles

Offside handbrake cable casing corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2024 85,431 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside handbrake cable casing corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 119,038 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 71,644 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 112,080 miles

under side very dirty

Pass 9 Aug 2022 70,145 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 106,160 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 68,906 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 99,102 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,586 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,514 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush in lower arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 64,513 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush in lower arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 63,101 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 63,010 miles

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment o/s n/s (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 60,332 miles

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

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

os mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2018 848,301 miles

17% h/brake requires attension soon

Fail 20 Jul 2018 84,830 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

17% h/brake requires attension soon

Pass 30 Aug 2017 56,237 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 77,260 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,318 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 70,459 miles

Centre o/s t.c/arm slight wear

n/s wiper smearring screen

tow ball removed

Pass 3 Sep 2015 46,177 miles

o/s door mirror glass has slight damage

undersheilds preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,340 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 43,854 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

O/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 58,418 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 58,418 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,122 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 38,866 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,900 miles

b/warning light on

Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,800 miles

pad warning light on perm

Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,771 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 24,978 miles

front aud rear brake pads getting low

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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OO05 AJH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 OO05 AJH, 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 OO05 AJH registered?

OO05 AJH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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