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VX08 VBN

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,357 mi
Last recorded152,357 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 VBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 152,357 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 149,307 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 138,744 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 129,595 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 117,987 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 116,891 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 116,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 115,008 miles

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 110,836 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 110,833 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2017 106,413 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 102,677 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 93,386 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 93,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 81,359 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 70,507 miles

Both handbrake outer cables corroded.

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 57,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,044 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 41,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 28,188 miles

o/s/front tyre worn inside 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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VX08 VBN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX08 VBN, 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 VX08 VBN registered?

VX08 VBN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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