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SOL 11S

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,302 mi
Last recorded102,302 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOL 11S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 102,302 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 96,177 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 96,174 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect spacings (0.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect spacings (0.1 (c))

parking Brake NSR 180, OSR 19 readings efforts

Pass 11 Mar 2024 90,962 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 84,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 78,836 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 74,348 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 68,148 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 61,921 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,506 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,890 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 48,890 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 33,780 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 33,780 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,917 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 15,076 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 13,879 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 13,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,095 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 8,162 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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SOL 11S is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SOL 11S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SOL 11S?

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What year was SOL 11S registered?

SOL 11S is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SOL 11S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOL 11S shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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