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SK08 OTP

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,373 mi
Last recorded123,373 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 OTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 123,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 116,081 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 116,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 106,787 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 100,134 miles

n/s rear brake very slight bind

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight damp at front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 90,392 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 81,057 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 81,057 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge close to limit

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit

Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,071 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 64,069 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 57,437 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 51,010 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on edges & cut in tread

o/side front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2014 51,009 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/side front tyre wearing on edges & cut in tread

o/side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,954 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 40,952 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pads wear warning light on

Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,391 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,946 miles

n/s/r tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 21 Feb 2011 14,435 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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SK08 OTP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OTP, 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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SK08 OTP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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