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VX57 UWJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,419 mi
Last recorded113,419 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 UWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 113,419 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 110,848 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

coroded underneath

Pass 24 Jan 2022 108,014 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 108,012 miles

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 105,214 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 101,886 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 101,886 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 97,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 91,392 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 84,503 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 78,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre at 2.4mm

Offside Front tyre at 2.9mm

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2014 63,515 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,197 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,231 miles

poss leak from n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm bushes !

Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,151 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 UWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX57 UWJ registered?

VX57 UWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is VX57 UWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX57 UWJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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