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SY04 JKY

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,572 mi
Last recorded126,572 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 JKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 126,572 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 126,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 122,813 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 122,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 119,741 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 119,741 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 114,342 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 109,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 109,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 106,604 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 101,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 97,930 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 92,634 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cut in side wall

Pass 7 Jun 2016 87,516 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 80,757 miles

nearside rear parking brake cable outer casing badly corroded.

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

offside and nearside front tyres worn inner and outer edges and both close to limit.

offside front metal brake pipe corroding.

offside rear tyre worn.

rear wiper split.

Fail 22 May 2015 80,642 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear parking brake cable outer casing badly corroded.

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

offside and nearside front tyres worn inner and outer edges and both close to limit.

offside front metal brake pipe corroding.

offside rear tyre worn.

rear wiper split.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,745 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,184 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn and nail in tread.

nearside rear tyre small screw in tread.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 40,357 miles

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

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

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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SY04 JKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SY04 JKY, 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 SY04 JKY registered?

SY04 JKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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