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R16 GON

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,780 mi
Last recorded119,780 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 GON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 119,780 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 117,613 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 117,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 113,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2017 113,218 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 94,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 24 Feb 2016 94,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working indicator on the mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2015 81,589 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,098 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 622,002 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,341 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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R16 GON is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R16 GON, 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 R16 GON registered?

R16 GON is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 December 2008.

Is R16 GON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 GON shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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