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SL58 PMY

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,116 mi
Last recorded116,116 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 PMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 116,116 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 114,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 114,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 112,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

park brake effort just met 17 %

Fail 24 Mar 2023 112,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

park brake effort just met 17 %

Pass 4 Mar 2022 102,677 miles

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

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

park brake effort just met 16 %

Fail 3 Mar 2022 102,656 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely binding (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

park brake effort just met 16 %

Pass 20 Mar 2021 94,262 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2021 94,252 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,745 miles

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))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 88,732 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to front/rear of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 83,685 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

perk brake effort just met 16%

Fail 2 Mar 2019 83,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

perk brake effort just met 16%

Pass 2 Mar 2018 75,578 miles

high level brake light not working

under trays/engine covers fitted covering testable items

Fail 2 Mar 2018 75,578 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high level brake light not working

under trays/engine covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 3 Mar 2017 69,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer brake pipe union corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer brake pipe union corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2017 69,910 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer brake pipe union corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer brake pipe union corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 60,505 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 60,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,881 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 43,845 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 19 Jul 2013 36,031 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 29,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside handbrake cable insulation corroded

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2012 29,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside handbrake cable insulation corroded

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2011 21,971 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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SL58 PMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL58 PMY, 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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SL58 PMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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