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RY57 ZKX

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

181,682 mi
Last recorded181,682 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 ZKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 181,682 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 181,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 177,537 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 177,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 172,950 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 172,914 miles

Fuel system component leaking offside of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 from brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 172,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 147,436 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 147,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 135,695 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 124,985 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 124,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 110,281 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 110,281 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,046 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,792 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 80,277 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 80,277 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 66,774 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 66,774 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jan 2012 43,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,791 miles

all discs slightly lipped

Fail 6 Jan 2011 31,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all discs slightly lipped

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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RY57 ZKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 RY57 ZKX, 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 ZKX registered?

RY57 ZKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is RY57 ZKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY57 ZKX shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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