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RK08 ZKD

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,437 mi
Last recorded123,437 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 ZKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 123,437 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 123,435 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 114,803 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 104,822 miles

255/55/18/105w hankook

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2018 104,822 miles

Fuel system component leaking nearside front of engine bay (7.2.3)

255/55/18/105w hankook

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2017 95,468 miles

nearside rear shock absorber gaitor deteriorated

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,332 miles

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

oil leak

very strong advisory that the nearside rear hand brake cable is deteriorated

wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 2 Mar 2016 87,310 miles

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

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

oil leak

very strong advisory that the nearside rear hand brake cable is deteriorated

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 3 Mar 2015 78,426 miles

255/55/18/109y budget

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside parking brake cable deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

wear lip on all brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2014 65,716 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,455 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 44,604 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 44,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,028 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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RK08 ZKD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK08 ZKD, 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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RK08 ZKD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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