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SM08 VTV

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,914 mi
Last recorded94,914 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 VTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 94,914 miles

All suspension components underbody under sealed

Pass 27 Jun 2024 93,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

general surface corrosion to front suspension/subframe

general surface corrosion to rear suspension/subframe

Pass 27 Jun 2023 91,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hub corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear hub corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 89,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 85,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads 2 mm, brake binding slightly. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear service brake has a slight bind, the brake disc is showing signs of it overheating

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all four drive shafts have light corrosion

all front suspension components are corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 80,215 miles

Front suspension components are corroded including driveshafts.

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

Rear suspension components are corroded including driveshafts.

Fail 15 Apr 2019 80,084 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension components are corroded including driveshafts.

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension components are corroded including driveshafts.

Pass 1 May 2018 38,043 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 68,673 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 61,925 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 53,164 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 53,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 48,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2013 40,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 32,296 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 21,170 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 20,249 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 VTV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SM08 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

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

Is SM08 VTV safe to buy?

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