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PE58 AFX

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,361 mi
Last recorded160,361 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 AFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 160,361 miles

engine oil leaks.

stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 12 Jan 2026 160,357 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks.

stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 20 Jan 2025 158,121 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre close to bald on inner edge.

engine oil leaks.

headlight lenses in poor condition.

stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 19 Jan 2024 147,059 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 132,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/45 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside non obligitary mirror missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/45 20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 131,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/45 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside non obligitary mirror missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/45 20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 120,478 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 120,474 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 113,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2021 113,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm central + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 108,570 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 100,537 miles

Front front brake overhaul reqd soon.

Nearside Front tyre close to bald on edges.

Nearside Rear reflector broken.

Offside Front tyre close to bald on inner edge.

Fail 8 Jan 2019 100,532 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board injector leaking/blowing. (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front brake overhaul reqd soon.

Nearside Front tyre close to bald on edges.

Nearside Rear reflector broken.

Offside Front tyre close to bald on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jan 2018 92,385 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 85,059 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

under body shield fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Jan 2017 85,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

under body shield fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Dec 2015 75,738 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 67,765 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 53,784 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 50,729 miles

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

n/b both rear tyres perished cracking between tread

Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,732 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,672 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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PE58 AFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PE58 AFX, 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 PE58 AFX registered?

PE58 AFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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