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OY08 YGU

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,228 mi
Last recorded114,228 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 YGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 114,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 109,471 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 109,471 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 102,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 95,074 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 84,792 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 74,686 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 74,673 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 65,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 65,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 60,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 59,212 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 39,071 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,622 miles

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 YGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YGU, 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 YGU registered?

OY08 YGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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