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SF08 EOM

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,018 mi
Last recorded150,018 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 EOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 150,018 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 129,460 miles

Chassis/subframes corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 119,743 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 111,637 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 111,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 104,542 miles

Covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2021 104,542 miles

Covers fitted

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 101,163 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 101,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 96,051 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 92,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2016 84,184 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)

Pass 27 May 2015 75,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 62,000 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside parking brake cable slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2013 50,217 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 38,936 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 28,922 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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SF08 EOM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SF08 EOM, 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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SF08 EOM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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