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S18 DEP

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,610 mi
Last recorded172,610 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 DEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 172,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 161,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 151,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 148,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 145,534 miles

corrosion to rear end of n/s front to rear,and n/s and o/s front brake pipes

rust on rear brake discs

Pass 12 Jul 2017 136,703 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 122,607 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 122,607 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 110,505 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 105,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 105,695 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 96,092 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 96,092 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 85,749 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 76,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S18 DEP 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 S18 DEP, 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 S18 DEP registered?

S18 DEP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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