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RV08 MJY

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,874 mi
Last recorded108,874 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 MJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 108,874 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2023 108,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 105,518 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 100,214 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake requires service or repair

Fail 3 Nov 2020 100,214 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake requires service or repair

Pass 3 May 2019 92,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside parking brake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Oct 2017 84,215 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 76,569 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,847 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 47,891 miles

Both front tyres are only just legal.

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 35,683 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 29,375 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 22,358 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 MJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MJY, 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 MJY registered?

RV08 MJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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