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SN08 PAW

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,698 mi
Last recorded114,698 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 PAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 114,698 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 114,698 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 113,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 110,466 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 110,068 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 108,518 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2022 107,242 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 104,708 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 104,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 101,030 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock casings corroded

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 95,598 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 95,598 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 83,597 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 69,801 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,335 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 63,638 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,440 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 51,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 41,813 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 33,410 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,779 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 PAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PAW, 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 PAW registered?

SN08 PAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is SN08 PAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN08 PAW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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