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SJ08 UFP

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,674 mi
Last recorded142,674 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 UFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 142,674 miles

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

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 10 Oct 2024 142,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 30 Oct 2023 134,783 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2023 134,355 miles

Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable broken / snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2022 118,554 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 110,558 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 105,348 miles

Front suspension bushes perishing

General underside Condition

Rear suspension bushes perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 100,225 miles

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

Rear suspension arm bushes perished

general corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2019 96,664 miles

General corrosion of all suspension components

Fail 18 Feb 2019 96,664 miles

General corrosion of all suspension components

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 93,221 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 93,219 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 89,587 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2016 86,378 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,611 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 65,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,232 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,020 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,969 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 UFP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UFP, 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 SJ08 UFP registered?

SJ08 UFP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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