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VX57 ULA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,565 mi
Last recorded72,565 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 ULA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2015 72,565 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,817 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,239 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake discs and pads slightly worn

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated and becoming worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,694 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 33,921 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,790 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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VX57 ULA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VX57 ULA, 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 VX57 ULA registered?

VX57 ULA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is VX57 ULA safe to buy?

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