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SK08 OUE

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,547 mi
Last recorded129,547 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 129,547 miles

Handbrake low effort

Fail 18 Jan 2024 129,547 miles

Handbrake low effort

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 117,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 117,013 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 116,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 105,521 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 105,521 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 100,255 miles

Handbrake release modified

Pass 10 Feb 2020 92,348 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 88,645 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 88,645 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 82,284 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 82,284 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,706 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 65,494 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,335 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 50,833 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,424 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,500 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 OUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OUE, 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 OUE registered?

SK08 OUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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