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S13 TRH

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,816 mi
Last recorded224,816 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 TRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 224,816 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 219,311 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 214,067 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 209,367 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 204,312 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 200,150 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 195,207 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 189,835 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 185,541 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge and cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2016 178,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 16 Sep 2016 177,940 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front TYRE HAS SLIGHT SPLITS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 176,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 162,663 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges - not showing cords.

both rear park brake cable outers corroded - function is ok.

strong advise - brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 162,663 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges - not showing cords.

both rear park brake cable outers corroded - function is ok.

strong advise - brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 132,158 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 132,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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S13 TRH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S13 TRH, 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 S13 TRH registered?

S13 TRH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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