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OU08 YUA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,097 mi
Last recorded121,097 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 121,097 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 112,269 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 102,153 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 95,051 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 95,051 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 88,840 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 88,823 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 80,757 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 72,898 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 65,479 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 57,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 57,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,560 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,796 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,621 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 28 Mar 2011 22,053 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 22,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OU08 YUA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OU08 YUA, 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 OU08 YUA registered?

OU08 YUA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for OU08 YUA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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