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W164 AMG

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

103,962 mi
Last recorded103,962 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 103,962 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 97,613 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 94,685 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 93,876 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 91,862 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 89,320 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 88,195 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 85,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

repair to n/s rear alloy wheel

repair to o/s rear alloy wheel

Pass 22 Nov 2018 82,007 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 78,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 78,598 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 72,876 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2015 67,653 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 65,515 miles

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

o,s,f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 63,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Oct 2013 58,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 50,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 46,058 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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W164 AMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W164 AMG, 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 W164 AMG registered?

W164 AMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is W164 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W164 AMG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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