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PK08 ZKG

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,836 mi
Last recorded143,836 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 ZKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 143,836 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 143,836 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65/17 108H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 140,528 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 140,528 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 134,196 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 127,709 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 119,123 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 112,678 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 8 Sep 2018 99,334 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 99,334 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 84,417 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 84,416 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,520 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 79,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 75,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wiper split

Fail 30 Jan 2016 75,781 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wiper split

Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,754 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 62,901 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,786 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,434 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 43,055 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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PK08 ZKG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PK08 ZKG, 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 PK08 ZKG registered?

PK08 ZKG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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