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SL08 JXA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,376 mi
Last recorded122,376 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 JXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 122,376 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 122,376 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 115,905 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 107,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 105,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 103,153 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 103,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 95,320 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 92,094 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 90,098 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 90,098 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 83,279 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 69,437 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 64,191 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 64,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fuel system component leaking Underside of car soaked in diesel possibly fuel pipe at filter leaking. (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front and rear pads getting low.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber weeping oil

Oil leak from engine area.

Rear wiper torn

Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,898 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable casing split

Pass 20 Mar 2015 49,748 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,609 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 42,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,985 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Apr 2011 19,266 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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SL08 JXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SL08 JXA, 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 SL08 JXA registered?

SL08 JXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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