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W44 BUR

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

161,268 mi
Last recorded161,268 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW44 BUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 161,268 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 155,631 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 151,737 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 146,942 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 143,695 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 139,045 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 135,928 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 135,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 119,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 106,190 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 100,142 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 88,651 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 70,620 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 63,683 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,047 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2013 54,047 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 39,068 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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W44 BUR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W44 BUR, 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 W44 BUR registered?

W44 BUR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 December 2008.

Is W44 BUR safe to buy?

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