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R28 GOW

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,802 mi
Last recorded119,802 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 GOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 119,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 115,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 109,584 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 105,903 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 102,887 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 102,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2021 100,152 miles

n/s&o/s undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 96,187 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 91,934 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 86,720 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 80,495 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 79,889 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 79,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 75,418 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 71,480 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 68,010 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 63,985 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 63,672 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,464 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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R28 GOW 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 R28 GOW, 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 R28 GOW registered?

R28 GOW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is R28 GOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R28 GOW 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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