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PE08 TDU

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

169,882 mi
Last recorded169,882 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 TDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 169,882 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 162,416 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber mounting bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

park brake efficiency 16%. O/S weaker, no lock

Pass 31 May 2024 149,761 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 149,760 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 144,502 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 140,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 28 May 2021 133,776 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2020 127,729 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

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

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges of treaded section

Pass 3 May 2019 119,127 miles

Coil light coming on dash

Nearside Rear Outer still has 50% of lamp illuminated

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

Pass 17 May 2018 112,151 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 105,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,461 miles

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

Nearside UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF BRAKE PIPES

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 90,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,072 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 77,856 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 75,027 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,423 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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PE08 TDU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PE08 TDU, 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 PE08 TDU registered?

PE08 TDU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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