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SA08 FLG

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,295 mi
Last recorded151,295 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 FLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 151,295 miles

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))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 143,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 143,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 140,566 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 139,476 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2021 121,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2021 121,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 112,710 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 112,709 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has a tear all the way round the rim on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads on both sides down to metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 107,884 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 107,881 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 100,229 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 90,745 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,671 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,028 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 56,311 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion to all brake disc`s

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 1 Apr 2014 55,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 55,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake may require servicing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,547 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,900 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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SA08 FLG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SA08 FLG, 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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SA08 FLG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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