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RF08 OVA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,545 mi
Last recorded152,545 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 OVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 152,545 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 152,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 145,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 140,261 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake slightly high may be in need of adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Mar 2022 136,390 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 131,013 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 125,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake has little reserve travel may be in need of adjustment or repair (1.1.6 (d))

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2019 118,918 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 28 Mar 2018 112,146 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 111,981 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 104,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,239 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 69,495 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,773 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,956 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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RF08 OVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RF08 OVA, 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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RF08 OVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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