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SN08 OBZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,799 mi
Last recorded124,799 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 OBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 124,799 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 116,060 miles

Front subframe and transmission components coated in black oil

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 116,058 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at join with flexible hose section (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe and transmission components coated in black oil

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 111,045 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to de/bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to de /bond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 103,232 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 98,300 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 87,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2019 87,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2018 72,899 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 72,898 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 61,647 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 61,647 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 48,316 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 45,919 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 45,919 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 39,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 39,650 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres cracking at inner tread

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both rear tyres cracking at inner tread

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 29,736 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 24,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 16,964 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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SN08 OBZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SN08 OBZ, 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 SN08 OBZ registered?

SN08 OBZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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