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SW58 GJJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,346 mi
Last recorded96,346 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW58 GJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 96,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2022 96,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 89,100 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 89,100 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 81,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 73,302 miles

Offside Rear reflector cracked

Fail 22 May 2019 73,302 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear heat shield insecure

Offside Rear reflector cracked

Pass 23 May 2018 61,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear n/s and o/s painted (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2018 61,011 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear n/s and o/s painted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2017 54,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 46,987 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear [above fuel tank] (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear[above fuel tank] (3.6.B.2c)

oil level low

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements 16%

Pass 15 May 2015 36,587 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 30,169 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 24,192 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 17,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2011 17,380 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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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SW58 GJJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SW58 GJJ, 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 SW58 GJJ registered?

SW58 GJJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 November 2008.

Is SW58 GJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW58 GJJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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