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PJ08 EKU

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,232 mi
Last recorded154,232 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 EKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 154,232 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 133,778 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 133,413 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 117,966 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge worn down to under layer - small cuts visible unsure if to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 112,839 miles

front tyres worn off on edges (mainly nearside)

Pass 9 Oct 2019 101,476 miles

handbrake effort only just met

Fail 8 Oct 2019 101,476 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 265/45/zr20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

handbrake effort only just met

Pass 6 Oct 2018 85,856 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 74,145 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,445 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 67,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 61,571 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 54,010 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 47,531 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 42,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 33,624 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 33,599 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

offside rear brake cable casing split and cable rusty

offside washer jet blocked

Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,189 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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PJ08 EKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PJ08 EKU, 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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PJ08 EKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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