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OU08 YWS

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,097 mi
Last recorded82,097 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 82,097 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 79,378 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 75,854 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 71,224 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 71,224 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Dirty connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 66,162 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,903 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 64,634 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 63,368 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 61,968 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,967 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 60,967 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 59,446 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 49,078 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 48,000 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 45,215 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 39,878 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 33,315 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 27,763 miles

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

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 YWS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 OU08 YWS, 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 YWS registered?

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

Is OU08 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 YWS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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