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SM58 GMZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,516 mi
Last recorded159,516 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 GMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 159,516 miles

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable outer coating (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable outer coating (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 155,192 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 142,445 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 132,028 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 131,988 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 120,799 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 115,343 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 109,463 miles

Brake lights inoperative on the dash but working fine.

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 109,455 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens missing. (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake lights inoperative on the dash but working fine.

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 103,929 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection under vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2018 101,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/45/20 V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/45/20 V (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

glow plug light on at time of test

smell of fuel but no leaks found at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2017 98,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some components under side

Fail 6 Feb 2017 98,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring some components under side

Pass 2 Feb 2016 89,876 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 89,876 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 75,798 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 75,798 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 60,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,619 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,337 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 GMZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GMZ, 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 GMZ registered?

SM58 GMZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is SM58 GMZ safe to buy?

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