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SF57 TZC

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,434 mi
Last recorded136,434 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF57 TZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 136,434 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 136,433 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2022 120,712 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 115,879 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))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 115,874 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 115,734 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion on brake pipes

covers fitted preventing full inspection

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

nearside handbrake cable corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 108,582 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 108,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 103,330 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 103,330 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 99,586 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 99,586 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 84,700 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 83,482 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 63,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 61,402 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

n/s hand brake outer cable badly corroded and split.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 60,659 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 60,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,633 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 45,724 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 45,724 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,340 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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SF57 TZC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SF57 TZC, 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 TZC registered?

SF57 TZC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is SF57 TZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF57 TZC shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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