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R90 UTA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,843 mi
Last recorded143,843 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 UTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 143,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 138,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 137,791 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 134,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 130,091 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR AND NEARSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 130,063 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR AND NEARSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 126,008 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 111,657 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner tread close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

under bonnet and under bonnet protective shiels fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2019 99,793 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 82,691 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,370 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 55,933 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,862 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 40,220 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre's on 3mm

Pass 20 Sep 2013 33,779 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,996 miles

color of rear indicators faded

wear on front brake discs

Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,991 miles

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

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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R90 UTA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R90 UTA, 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 R90 UTA registered?

R90 UTA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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