MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,419 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
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))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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