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P99 VTS

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,080 mi
Last recorded137,080 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP99 VTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 137,080 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 134,105 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 130,560 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 125,451 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 119,958 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 113,038 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working middle stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 113,038 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working middle stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 108,637 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 104,705 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 97,589 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 88,948 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,808 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,394 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 62,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,422 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 45,213 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,160 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE LOW TREAD

Fail 19 Sep 2011 37,160 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE LOW TREAD

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

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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P99 VTS 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 84.2%.

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 P99 VTS, 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 P99 VTS registered?

P99 VTS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is P99 VTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P99 VTS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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