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S88 GAB

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,359 mi
Last recorded141,359 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 GAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 141,359 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 136,977 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 132,407 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 132,406 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 120,243 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 107,674 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 102,581 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,089 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 84,906 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 May 2017 84,865 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 75,281 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 64,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 56,977 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 56,977 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 51,106 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 51,101 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2013 51,072 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 45,661 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 33,017 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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S88 GAB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S88 GAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S88 GAB?

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What year was S88 GAB registered?

S88 GAB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is S88 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 GAB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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