MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides at rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides at rear (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides at rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides at rear (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside front antiroll bar link arm slightly bent
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside front antiroll bar link arm slightly bent
Nearside Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flaxy (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load missing (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damage outside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak ()
Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre tread is damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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SJ08 UDK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 SJ08 UDK, 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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SJ08 UDK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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