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RK58 VRF

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,601 mi
Last recorded142,601 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 142,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface wing mirror (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 142,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface wing mirror (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 137,353 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR outer pad just on the 1.5mm legal limit!!!! Pad wear indicate seized caliper... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 137,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR outer pad just on the 1.5mm legal limit!!!! Pad wear indicate seized caliper... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 122,449 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 102,966 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 102,966 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 98,280 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 98,280 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 90,976 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 76,401 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 64,899 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 53,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 53,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,899 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 43,899 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,608 miles

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

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 VRF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VRF, 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 RK58 VRF registered?

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

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