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P31 ERK

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests42 (33 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,455 mi
Last recorded147,455 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 ERK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

33 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 147,455 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 149,503 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 143,079 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 142,381 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 133,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 132,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose sill end slight corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 115,405 miles

both rear handbrake cables corroded

parking brake has only just made requirement

Pass 23 Aug 2021 100,238 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 127,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 127,325 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Pass 18 Aug 2020 89,459 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 89,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 121,292 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 88,589 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 83,978 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 115,083 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 77,678 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 106,267 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

full exhaust corroded not blowing

full exhaust corroded not blowing

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2017 70,582 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 70,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 99,459 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

oil leak at engine

Pass 7 Jan 2016 62,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 96,500 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2015 55,082 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 55,082 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 93,763 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 43,563 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 43,563 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 91,449 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,330 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)

tail gate not opening boot checked via rear seat

Fail 9 Jan 2013 32,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

tail gate not opening boot checked via rear seat

Pass 14 Apr 2012 87,414 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 24,642 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 83,638 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 83,638 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 76,764 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 65,760 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 55,665 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 55,661 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 45,444 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 45,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,910 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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P31 ERK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P31 ERK, 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 P31 ERK registered?

P31 ERK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is P31 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 ERK shows 42 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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