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SC57 VJZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,398 mi
Last recorded153,398 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 VJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 153,398 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 147,143 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 139,865 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2021 139,841 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt stalk trapped under seat (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 134,160 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 123,496 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 113,493 miles

Dashboard brake wear warning lamp on.

Dashboard engine management warning light on.

Engine noise on over run.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre tread area, and badly scrubbed. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre tread area, and badly scrubbed. (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear outer brake pad wearing thin.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 103,895 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 103,890 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 100,442 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 92,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 88,203 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 79,766 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 60,451 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,464 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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SC57 VJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SC57 VJZ, 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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SC57 VJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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