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SM58 ARO

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,952 mi
Last recorded194,952 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 ARO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 194,952 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 194,952 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 179,183 miles

engine oil leaks

high level stop lamp is poor

Fail 21 Nov 2022 179,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks

high level stop lamp is poor

nearside rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2021 159,808 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 21 Sep 2020 140,090 miles

oil level on min

Pass 25 Oct 2019 126,280 miles

nearside handbrake cable casing broken

rear exhaust section corroding

screw in nearside front tyre and worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2019 126,280 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil on minimum

nearside door mirror missing

nearside handbrake cable casing broken

rear exhaust section corroding

screw in nearside front tyre and worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2018 105,506 miles

engine oil leaks

nearside rear tyre is stepping on inner edge and has a nail in a non repairable position

Fail 14 Aug 2018 105,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks

nearside rear tyre is stepping on inner edge and has a nail in a non repairable position

Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,300 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 71,088 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 71,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,389 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 57,962 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 45,681 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 35,911 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 23,422 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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SM58 ARO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SM58 ARO, 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 SM58 ARO registered?

SM58 ARO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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The MOT history for SM58 ARO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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