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SM08 VUB

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,328 mi
Last recorded151,328 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 VUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 151,328 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 151,328 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 146,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 139,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 265/45r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 265/45r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 265/45r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 265/45r20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 139,149 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 265/45r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 265/45r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 265/45r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 265/45r20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 127,762 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 125,239 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 20 May 2019 118,504 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 109,677 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 May 2018 109,677 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 99,687 miles

Nearside Rear small cut in tyre sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 99,687 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear small cut in tyre sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 92,496 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 92,496 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 82,992 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 82,897 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 72,326 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Front wipers smearing slightly and rear wiper torn and smearing.

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

One LED in high leval brake light is not working

Fail 4 Feb 2014 72,326 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Front wipers smearing slightly and rear wiper torn and smearing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

One LED in high leval brake light is not working

Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,859 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 61,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 50,709 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 50,709 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,507 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 VUB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

SM08 VUB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is SM08 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 VUB shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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