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SP08 YGD

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,502 mi
Last recorded184,502 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 YGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 184,502 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 178,822 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush at shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

inner bead on all 4 wheels wearing thin

Pass 5 Jul 2018 163,659 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays covering underside of vechicle

Pass 14 Jul 2017 148,942 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 131,893 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 116,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Shudder felt through steering when braking

Fail 8 Jul 2015 115,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Shudder felt through steering when braking

Pass 16 Jul 2014 98,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 98,795 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 83,504 miles

Oil leak

EML warning lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seat belt wont lock into position.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,965 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,237 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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SP08 YGD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP08 YGD, 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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SP08 YGD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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