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ST08 BDE

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

180,693 mi
Last recorded180,693 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 BDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 180,693 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 170,193 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 158,496 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 145,789 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 130,904 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 119,459 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 113,129 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 105,675 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 96,845 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,172 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 79,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 69,010 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2014 59,089 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 48,929 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,989 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,457 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 28,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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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ST08 BDE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ST08 BDE, 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 ST08 BDE?

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What year was ST08 BDE registered?

ST08 BDE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is ST08 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST08 BDE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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