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SH08 AZP

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,311 mi
Last recorded172,311 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 AZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 172,311 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 160,382 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))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 156,016 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 156,011 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 150,689 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 150,659 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cv boot cut. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak upper and lower. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 150,507 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cv boot cut. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak upper and lower. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm. 255/50R20 109Y Pirelli. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 145,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 133,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 126,124 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 117,353 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 117,352 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 112,994 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 112,994 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 111,400 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 103,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm @ 265/45 zr20 104Y...unevenly worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 103,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm @ 265/45 zr20 104Y...unevenly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 43,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 43,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 81,190 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 86,094 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,397 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,336 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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SH08 AZP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SH08 AZP, 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 SH08 AZP registered?

SH08 AZP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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