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SY08 UTZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,229 mi
Last recorded113,229 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 UTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 113,229 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 113,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 110,400 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 110,396 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working ON MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

HANDBRAKE EFFORTS JUST MET

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 106,005 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 98,900 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 90,171 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 85,729 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 73,104 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,586 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,323 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,718 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,202 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside

rear wiper torn

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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SY08 UTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY08 UTZ, 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 SY08 UTZ registered?

SY08 UTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SY08 UTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 UTZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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