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PJ06 FOX

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,800 mi
Last recorded154,800 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 FOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 154,800 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 154,787 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 140,722 miles

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity TINTS ON LENS (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 127,041 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity TINTS (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 127,041 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity TINTS (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 114,088 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 103,796 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 100,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S CORROSION ON FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 100,175 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated OUTER COVERING SPLIT CORDS EXPOSED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S CORROSION ON FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 93,877 miles

o/s and n/s front jacking points corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,717 miles

Front some distortion/surface corrosion to o/s and n/s front jacking points

Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,009 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 64,787 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 58,965 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 58,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 50,921 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 44,065 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 36,725 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 28,269 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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PJ06 FOX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PJ06 FOX, 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 PJ06 FOX registered?

PJ06 FOX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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