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W12 MOS

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,246 mi
Last recorded136,246 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 MOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 136,246 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 131,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 126,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 118,624 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 111,307 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 106,896 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 31 Jan 2019 101,561 miles

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

engine under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2018 95,363 miles

both front brake flexi hoses splitting

engine management light on

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 25 Jan 2018 95,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake flexi hoses splitting

engine management light on

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 21 Jan 2017 87,151 miles

unable to inspect engine compartment fully due to engine covers fitted.

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to under-body covers fitted.

Pass 23 Jan 2016 79,710 miles

unable to inspect engine compartment fully due to engine covers fitted !

unable to inspect underside vehicle fully @ front due to under-body covers fitted !

Pass 31 Jan 2015 72,167 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 63,733 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 53,069 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 45,892 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 45,892 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 22 Jan 2011 36,026 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 36,026 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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W12 MOS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W12 MOS, 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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W12 MOS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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