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SL08 RYU

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,666 mi
Last recorded101,666 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 RYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 101,666 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 92,171 miles

Alternator belt cracked/aged.

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 92,171 miles

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

Alternator belt cracked/aged.

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 83,696 miles

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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded just before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded just before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage offside (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 74,757 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 74,757 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 74,749 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak front

Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,243 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 56,435 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 46,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,193 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,771 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,414 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 25,004 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 RYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SL08 RYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL08 RYU registered?

SL08 RYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SL08 RYU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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