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S70 EEJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

148,546 mi
Last recorded148,546 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 EEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 148,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushes delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 146,156 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 141,881 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 137,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and Heavily Worn on Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 132,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 121,651 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 109,538 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 96,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing edges

park brake only just met requirements

Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,265 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,873 miles

park brake only just met requirements

Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,898 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,357 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 47,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,407 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,561 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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S70 EEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S70 EEJ, 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 S70 EEJ registered?

S70 EEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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