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SM08 AUH

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,641 mi
Last recorded109,641 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 AUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 109,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 106,602 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 106,602 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2019 101,323 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 97,107 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 97,101 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 85,796 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)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 85,545 miles

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

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

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 19 May 2016 69,764 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 69,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 58,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 58,370 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm, lower outside centre 3/4 [265/45/20v]

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2014 49,909 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,807 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,527 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,417 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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SM08 AUH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SM08 AUH, 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 SM08 AUH registered?

SM08 AUH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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The MOT history for SM08 AUH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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