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SG08 CFE

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,419 mi
Last recorded153,419 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 CFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 153,419 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe becoming corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension bushes becoming slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/F and O/S/F suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully check brake pipes due to covers

Fail 18 Nov 2021 153,407 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension bushes becoming worn / slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/F and O/S/F suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully see all brake pipes due to covers

Pass 30 Nov 2020 150,014 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

centre propshaft bearing support deteriorated

park brake efficiency low

rear suspension componants & subframe have corrosion

underside covers preventing full inspection of brake pipes

Fail 20 Nov 2020 149,767 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

both registration lamps light output deteriorated

centre propshaft bearing support deteriorated

park brake efficiency low

rear suspension componants & subframe have corrosion

underside covers preventing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 23 Nov 2019 141,352 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 141,298 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 137,908 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 137,753 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 134,511 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 119,590 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 119,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 105,219 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 100,061 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 100,024 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 87,279 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 87,061 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 78,288 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 66,242 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,242 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,030 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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SG08 CFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SG08 CFE, 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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SG08 CFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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