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PE08 VXV

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,166 mi
Last recorded83,166 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 VXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 83,166 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 83,160 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 74,086 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 63,923 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 52,591 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 52,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 49,534 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 49,534 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 47,333 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 47,333 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 45,135 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 43,492 miles

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR LIPPED

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TCA (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim REQUIRES INVESTIGATION (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TCA (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 42,060 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Has 2 child seats fitted on rear. ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

wipers are showing signs of wear.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 39,862 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 39,378 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 38,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2014 35,879 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall and tread cracking

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre outer sidewall and tread cracking

rear subframe has surface corrosiom

Fail 22 Jan 2014 35,879 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall and tread cracking

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre outer sidewall and tread cracking

offside rear wheel rim has a small crack on inner side

rear subframe has surface corrosiom

Pass 16 Jan 2013 32,091 miles

slight damage to both rear wheel rims

small cuts to both the rear tyre walls

Fail 11 Jan 2013 32,091 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

slight damage to both rear wheel rims

small cuts to both the rear tyre walls

Pass 15 Dec 2011 25,099 miles

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

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

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 VXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

PE08 VXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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