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OY08 MKZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,663 mi
Last recorded147,663 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 MKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 147,663 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 142,483 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 138,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 129,765 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 119,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn one edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 114,481 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2019 104,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2018 95,938 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,650 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 88,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,447 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 88,447 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 81,151 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,070 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2015 81,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,795 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 43,794 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 43,720 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 38,451 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,363 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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OY08 MKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY08 MKZ, 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 OY08 MKZ registered?

OY08 MKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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