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ST08 ODR

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,086 mi
Last recorded143,086 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 ODR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 143,086 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 143,082 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 124,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 104,137 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 104,134 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 86,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays

Fail 27 Sep 2022 86,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by fog light (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays

Pass 3 Sep 2021 82,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

park brake release handle not connected but releasing ok with cable

Pass 21 Aug 2020 78,929 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 78,929 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,813 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,822 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,115 miles

All tyres out of shape particularly fronts.

Oil leak Leak around back of gearbox sump area. ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

auto gearbox oil sump corroded and leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,126 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 61,023 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 56,662 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Jun 2014 56,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front wipers slightly deteriorated

o/s/r parking brake cable corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 33,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres slightly worn on edges

n/s/f tyre inner side wall has a tear

Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,846 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 ODR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ODR, 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 ODR registered?

ST08 ODR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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