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T12 OLU

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,942 mi
Last recorded117,942 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 OLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 117,942 miles

Central front (on dash message display auto lights not working (working fine auto lights)

both front headlights discoloured

Pass 26 Aug 2025 112,735 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front on dash message display auto lights not working (working fine auto lights )

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside slightly defective. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view couple chips on windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 111,638 miles

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

Offside rear brake shows signs of overheating

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 108,427 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges and side wall damaged

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear wiper blade split

both rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2023 104,482 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 100,639 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 96,506 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 96,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 92,881 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 87,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 81,213 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,414 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 76,412 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 70,469 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 65,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wear outside edge

Pass 10 Jan 2013 51,716 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 43,795 miles

all brake discs slightly worn & corroded

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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T12 OLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T12 OLU, 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 T12 OLU registered?

T12 OLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is T12 OLU safe to buy?

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