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SL02 DUD

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,923 mi
Last recorded141,923 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 DUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 141,923 miles

Age Related Corrosion Under Vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Pitted on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Pitted on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 131,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2024 119,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Pitted on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Pitted on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 115,469 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 115,466 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 104,961 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 102,270 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 96,179 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 93,352 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2020 93,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 86,439 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,685 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 78,685 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe rusty & leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,656 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 62,832 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,034 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 49,392 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,396 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 34,780 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,898 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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SL02 DUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL02 DUD, 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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SL02 DUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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