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SD08 RWU

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

187,513 mi
Last recorded187,513 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 RWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 187,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nearside rear outer sill corroded unable to gain access due to sill covers

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 147,274 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 118,703 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 115,134 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 114,223 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 114,221 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2021 113,131 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 109,085 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 105,918 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess badly corroded,no broken wires (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged small cuts (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 105,917 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front head lights (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated cable disconnects from handle after use (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess badly corroded,no broken wires (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged small cuts (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 97,115 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 97,115 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 90,009 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 89,993 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO NEARSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,590 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 21 Aug 2015 79,590 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,304 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,915 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,526 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 55,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,203 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,197 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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SD08 RWU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SD08 RWU, 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 SD08 RWU registered?

SD08 RWU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SD08 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 RWU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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