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R20 KRA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,528 mi
Last recorded82,528 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 KRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 82,528 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 80,334 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 77,841 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 75,445 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 72,213 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 72,213 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 66,238 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 60,020 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 55,806 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 54,278 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,762 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 52,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 50,406 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2014 43,414 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre treads getting low 3/2mm

Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,545 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,205 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 29,425 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,461 miles

brakes corroded car has been stood!

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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R20 KRA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R20 KRA, 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 R20 KRA registered?

R20 KRA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is R20 KRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 KRA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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