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PJ58 FYA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,912 mi
Last recorded117,912 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 FYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 117,912 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 114,627 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 114,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2022 107,089 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2021 97,339 miles

front antilinks worn

front flexys perished

Pass 20 Nov 2019 93,010 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 81,276 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2017 70,009 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 67,107 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 62,414 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 57,421 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 50,487 miles

Both front tyres slight damage outer sidewall,worn outer edge and splits in tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too low to register

Front and rear tyres tread depth 3mm

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre split in tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,487 miles

Both front tyres slight damage outer sidewall,worn outer edge and splits in tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too low to register

Front and rear tyres tread depth 3mm

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre split in tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 42,445 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 33,858 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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PJ58 FYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PJ58 FYA, 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 PJ58 FYA registered?

PJ58 FYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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