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SM08 VTL

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,022 mi
Last recorded134,022 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 134,022 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around timing cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 125,348 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 125,348 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 116,860 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 116,697 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 110,264 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 110,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 99,902 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 99,804 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,006 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 93,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 85,238 miles

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

Offside Front welding to inner wheel rim

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2019 85,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front welding to inner wheel rim

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2018 74,464 miles

rear tyres getting low 2mm

Pass 9 Apr 2018 73,953 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 65,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,332 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,296 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 48,840 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 42,057 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 40,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 3 Apr 2012 40,142 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,859 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 VTL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VTL, 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

How do I check the history of SM08 VTL?

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What year was SM08 VTL registered?

SM08 VTL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is SM08 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 VTL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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