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RA55 KAA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,566 mi
Last recorded158,566 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 KAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 158,566 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 148,878 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 148,878 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 140,188 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear

Pass 14 Jun 2023 133,690 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 125,659 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 109,708 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 100,634 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 88,956 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,571 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,014 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,900 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 49,656 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,925 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 33,925 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,206 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,038 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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RA55 KAA 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 RA55 KAA, 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 RA55 KAA registered?

RA55 KAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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