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WF08 AUA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,148 mi
Last recorded130,148 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 AUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 130,148 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 125,295 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 122,374 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 115,852 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 105,267 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion underside vehicle on suspension and chassis components

Fail 1 Apr 2021 105,267 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion underside vehicle on suspension and chassis components

Fail 5 Mar 2021 105,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 99,070 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 99,058 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 91,097 miles

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 13 Dec 2018 91,097 miles

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 1 Dec 2017 83,533 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 74,866 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 74,816 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken on test (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 65,735 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 65,735 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,538 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,490 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 42,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake pads 70% worn

both front tyres worn on outside edge (tracking out?)

n/s/f tyre cut on tread

o/s/f outer screen wash jet blocked

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,086 miles

all brake pads 70% worn

both front tyres worn on outside edge (tracking out?)

n/s/f tyre cut on tread

o/s/f outer screen wash jet blocked

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,899 miles

emmissions smoke did not register

Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,536 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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WF08 AUA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF08 AUA, 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 WF08 AUA registered?

WF08 AUA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is WF08 AUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF08 AUA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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