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ST08 KBX

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,897 mi
Last recorded154,897 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 KBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 154,897 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 154,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 151,599 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 143,105 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 143,081 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 136,011 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension mountings, arms, springs and frame corroded

signs of oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2021 136,011 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension mountings, arms, springs and frame corroded

signs of oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2019 126,472 miles

front brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2019 126,462 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

front brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2018 116,858 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 105,968 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 105,968 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 97,697 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 89,115 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,123 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 68,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 58,965 miles

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

advise cut nearside front sidewall

Pass 9 May 2013 58,955 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 58,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 54,527 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 25 Feb 2011 48,134 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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ST08 KBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST08 KBX, 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 ST08 KBX registered?

ST08 KBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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