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RY57 BBK

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,164 mi
Last recorded122,164 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 BBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 122,164 miles

Offside Front fog light

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2024 122,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2023 114,922 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 108,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 103,038 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 95,141 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 90,117 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Feb 2019 90,117 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front brake pads getting low

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside front brake pipe surface rusty

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 78,965 miles

advise all tyres , tread wearing low , unevenly and balding inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2016 73,329 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,882 miles

advise engine oil leaks

advise transfer box oil leaks

Pass 30 Jan 2014 63,505 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 55,202 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 43,914 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 32,353 miles

Offside Front 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
Full Mercedes-benz Ml reliability report

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RY57 BBK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RY57 BBK, 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 RY57 BBK registered?

RY57 BBK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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