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SJZ 1568

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,102 mi
Last recorded111,102 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJZ 1568
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 111,102 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 111,102 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 108,767 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 108,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 105,015 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 101,318 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 101,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,965 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 92,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 82,599 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 82,599 miles

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

child seat fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2014 73,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2014 73,863 miles

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,986 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 56,587 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,832 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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SJZ 1568 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJZ 1568, 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 SJZ 1568 registered?

SJZ 1568 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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