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SA08 OMG

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,760 mi
Last recorded148,760 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 148,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

excessive noise from transmission when driving

offside top stop light in op

Pass 1 Jul 2017 127,665 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 127,665 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 104,546 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 104,121 miles

ADVISE ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

OIL LEAK

Fail 4 May 2016 103,511 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working DOOR MIRROR MOUNTED (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken BOTTOM PART IS MISSING [BROKEN OFF ] (2.4.C.1a)

ADVISE ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

OIL LEAK

Pass 2 Apr 2015 90,740 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 90,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,944 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion front to rear b/pipes

Pass 29 Mar 2013 66,282 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 66,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,167 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 20,590 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 OMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OMG, 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 OMG registered?

SA08 OMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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