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RK58 VPU

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,908 mi
Last recorded171,908 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 VPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 171,908 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 171,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 162,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 152,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 141,233 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 134,127 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 126,283 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 116,793 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 116,793 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 99,714 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 99,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,504 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 97,504 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,602 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 70,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,849 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,585 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 28,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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RK58 VPU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver 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 RK58 VPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK58 VPU registered?

RK58 VPU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is RK58 VPU safe to buy?

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