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SK08 OTC

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,956 mi
Last recorded165,956 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 165,956 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 157,453 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2021 141,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 134,629 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 134,629 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 114,507 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2018 95,833 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2017 88,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Nov 2017 88,582 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2016 77,360 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Nov 2016 77,360 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 70,010 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 58,432 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 54,148 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil around g/box area

osr brakes slightly binding

osr side light slightly dim

osr tyre slightly out of shape

power steering pump noisy when turning

wipers slighty smeary

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil around g/box area

osr brakes slightly binding

osr side light slightly dim

osr tyre slightly out of shape

power steering pump noisy when turning

wipers slighty smeary

Pass 27 Oct 2012 47,947 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

osf fog light grill missing

power steering slightly noisy

Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,256 miles

both front tyre low on edges

front discs corroded

offside front cv boot leaking grease

rear discs corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2011 41,254 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre low on edges

front discs corroded

offside front cv boot leaking grease

rear discs corroded

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 OTC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

SK08 OTC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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