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SF57 RZT

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,967 mi
Last recorded81,967 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF57 RZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 81,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 81,363 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,330 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 79,329 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 72,144 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2019 69,883 miles

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

both rear tyres tread getting low

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre tread getting low

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2018 64,150 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 61,917 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2016 59,600 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2015 58,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 56,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,340 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 52,326 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear discs have some corrsion and pited

Fail 17 Jan 2011 47,283 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear discs have some corrsion and pited

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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SF57 RZT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,996cc 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 SF57 RZT, 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 SF57 RZT registered?

SF57 RZT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is SF57 RZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF57 RZT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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