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SJ08 UDK

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

186,691 mi
Last recorded186,691 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 UDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 186,691 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 172,903 miles

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))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 172,662 miles

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 165,922 miles

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))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 165,803 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 157,967 miles

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

nearside front antiroll bar link arm slightly bent

Fail 14 Aug 2019 157,965 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 144,644 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 144,377 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 126,580 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 126,181 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 110,113 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 98,811 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 98,811 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 80,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 80,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,651 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 60,651 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,892 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,789 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,671 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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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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