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SA08 BKU

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,875 mi
Last recorded102,875 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 BKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 102,875 miles

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

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

underside and components rather corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2023 98,184 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 91,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 84,515 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 84,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 79,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 73,215 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,623 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 65,623 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 55,781 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 55,781 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 48,248 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,760 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,350 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 29,164 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,496 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 18,444 miles

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

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

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

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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SA08 BKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SA08 BKU, 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 SA08 BKU registered?

SA08 BKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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