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SY58 NOU

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,606 mi
Last recorded115,606 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 NOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 115,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

coveres fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2024 115,606 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

coveres fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2023 107,404 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 107,336 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspention arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 106,152 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 101,262 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 94,581 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 94,570 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside handbrake backplates excessively corroded. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 94,488 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected brake mounting back plate (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected brake mounting back plate (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,206 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 77,463 miles

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,762 miles

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

Oil leak Rear of engine/gearbox area. ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 68,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Park brake cable shielding split.

Oil leak Rear of engine/gearbox area. ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 60,474 miles

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable outer casing deteriourated

Fail 19 Feb 2016 60,474 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable outer casing deteriourated

Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,457 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)

o/s/r handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2014 42,013 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,995 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,692 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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SY58 NOU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SY58 NOU, 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 SY58 NOU registered?

SY58 NOU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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