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SK08 NNL

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,865 mi
Last recorded161,865 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 NNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 161,865 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 154,872 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 148,764 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 148,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Larger bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Larger bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side skirts and under trays fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 24 Feb 2023 144,303 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 144,295 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot does not open (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 140,438 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 136,176 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 130,310 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 130,310 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 118,116 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 118,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended socket faulty not holding (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 110,966 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 110,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 100,625 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 89,682 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 89,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 81,929 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,693 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,357 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 39,355 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SK08 NNL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SK08 NNL, 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 SK08 NNL registered?

SK08 NNL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is SK08 NNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK08 NNL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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