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S666 GUV

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,520 mi
Last recorded118,520 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 GUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 118,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 118,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 108,594 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear hand brake cable housing poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear ns and os outer brake lights not working

Rear os outer side light not working

oil level low

Fail 25 Aug 2017 108,592 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside nsf brake binding (3.7.C.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear hand brake cable housing poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear ns and os outer brake lights not working

Rear os outer side light not working

oil level low

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,421 miles

parking brake efficiency low

Fail 1 Sep 2016 102,421 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour ns and os (HID kit fitted) (1.7.5b)

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

2 of 5 brake light bulbs not working

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 23 Feb 2015 82,375 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,328 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 47,911 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,720 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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S666 GUV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S666 GUV, 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 S666 GUV registered?

S666 GUV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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