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R9 KBP

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,598 mi
Last recorded136,598 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 KBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 136,598 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 135,798 miles

All rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre heavily perished & worn on edges

Nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

Nearside rear brake has a bind when rotated by hand

Rear shock absorbers corroding

Various oil weeps

Fail 19 Apr 2024 135,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

All rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre heavily perished & worn on edges

Nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

Nearside rear brake has a bind when rotated by hand

Rear shock absorbers corroding

Various oil weeps

Pass 13 Dec 2022 132,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 132,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 130,501 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 126,416 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 119,548 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 113,196 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 113,196 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 105,653 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 105,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 99,396 miles

wipers smear

Fail 10 Aug 2016 99,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers smear

Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,409 miles

front pads low

alternator belt perished

front discs look low

front exhaust mount bracket broken, can be welded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,448 miles

front pads getting low

service over due

Pass 15 May 2013 59,561 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 52,704 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,798 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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R9 KBP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R9 KBP, 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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R9 KBP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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