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SW07 JOY

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,709 mi
Last recorded93,709 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW07 JOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 93,709 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and have slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front suspension corroded

both front tyres smooth on edges (cords soon to be exposed)

Pass 28 Oct 2024 91,368 miles

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

all tyre worn on edges

front and rear suspension components corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2023 89,561 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 87,811 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,404 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 83,346 miles

Central Rear Lower Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 78,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 78,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 69,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer door panel ,arch panel damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2019 69,377 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear door and arch outer panel damaged

engine oil level on low dip stick mark

Fail 1 Apr 2019 69,200 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear door and arch outer panel damaged

engine oil level on low dip stick mark

Pass 13 Apr 2018 61,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS / OS (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 54,959 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,465 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 46,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 40,981 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,981 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,089 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 34,344 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 31,128 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 27,823 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SW07 JOY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SW07 JOY, 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 SW07 JOY registered?

SW07 JOY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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The MOT history for SW07 JOY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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