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SC57 ZNN

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,680 mi
Last recorded116,680 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 ZNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 116,680 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 114,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 111,837 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All and bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Off side rear exhaust hanger broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 109,226 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2022 109,220 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2021 101,461 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 need replaced soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 98,630 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2020 98,628 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2020 98,512 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Advise general corrosion

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,834 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 93,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2018 84,966 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 84,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 77,498 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 6 Jan 2016 69,026 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 63,496 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 54,961 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 44,396 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 29,710 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 12,519 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 ZNN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SC57 ZNN, 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 ZNN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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