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SM58 EXB

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,774 mi
Last recorded163,774 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 EXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 163,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 154,651 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 150,594 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 150,593 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 147,807 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 147,807 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 146,611 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 137,465 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 119,735 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 110,916 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 103,153 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 103,097 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 93,882 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 93,867 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,650 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 83,574 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 79,862 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 56,019 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 56,019 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 EXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

SM58 EXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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The MOT history for SM58 EXB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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