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PE08 TEJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,431 mi
Last recorded135,431 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 TEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 135,431 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 135,430 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 130,180 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 130,100 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 124,400 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 124,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 119,869 miles

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

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 119,866 miles

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

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

EML light on

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 99,927 miles

EML indicating a malfunction - diesel vehicle, first used on before 1 July 2008

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holled (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2019 99,927 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

EML indicating a malfunction - diesel vehicle, first used on before 1 July 2008

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holled (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,639 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 79,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,699 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2016 71,000 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,272 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 62,415 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,400 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 41,379 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 41,379 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,807 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 TEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TEJ, 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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PE08 TEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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