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RE08 TNZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

156,842 mi
Last recorded156,842 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 TNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 156,842 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 156,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 150,204 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 140,761 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 123,709 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside suspension system dropped. No obvious leak or defect

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 104,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess protective cover for parkbrake cable splitting (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 93,286 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 76,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 76,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 71,139 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front oil weeping from front area of engine

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 67,155 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 61,425 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 55,775 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 52,621 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 49,157 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 40,037 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,009 miles

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

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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RE08 TNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RE08 TNZ, 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 RE08 TNZ registered?

RE08 TNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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