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SP58 NME

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,983 mi
Last recorded68,983 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 NME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 68,983 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen damage upper not restricting driver view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion front rear discs

corrosion suspension/ and subframes

Pass 2 Dec 2024 68,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 67,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 59,786 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 56,986 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 53,876 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 51,635 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 51,635 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 48,320 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front close to balding on inner and outer edge advise change

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2019 48,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front close to balding on inner and outer edge advise change

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 46,547 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 46,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 43,630 miles

Front Brake pads low

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable outer casing corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2017 43,630 miles

Front Brake pads low

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable outer casing corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2016 42,009 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 40,310 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 32,463 miles

Unable to fully inspect underside due to under vehicle covers fitted.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 26,260 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 21,407 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 21,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SP58 NME 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 SP58 NME, 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

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What year was SP58 NME registered?

SP58 NME is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is SP58 NME safe to buy?

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