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RV08 HSL

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,813 mi
Last recorded157,813 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 HSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 157,813 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 150,137 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 141,410 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 136,568 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 131,497 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 117,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 117,246 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 109,957 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADED ACROSS LENGTH OF PLATE. (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 109,957 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADED ACROSS LENGTH OF PLATE. (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 99,359 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear number plate fixing incorrect colour

Fail 15 Aug 2018 99,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/50R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Diesel trigger point not met

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear number plate fixing incorrect colour

Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,261 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 on limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 68,381 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 58,174 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,174 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 49,501 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,714 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 34,012 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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RV08 HSL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RV08 HSL, 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 RV08 HSL registered?

RV08 HSL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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