MOT Status
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187,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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))
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))
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres close to wear indicators
both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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