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WF08 EFL

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,633 mi
Last recorded191,633 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 EFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 191,633 miles

Engine covers/Under trays & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside/Nearside front outer driveshaft boots slightly weeping

Rear Axle & All suspension arms corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2023 191,633 miles

Engine covers/Under trays & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside/Nearside front outer driveshaft boots slightly weeping

Rear Axle & All suspension arms corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2022 188,420 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 188,261 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 177,443 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 155,537 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 132,614 miles

both rear handbrake cables outer sleeve damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2017 93,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear handbrake cables outer sleeve damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2016 109,780 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 106,136 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/50R19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine MIL indicates a fault

Pass 24 Aug 2015 84,774 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 84,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 60,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2014 21,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 38,212 miles

small cut on offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 2 Aug 2012 32,300 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,972 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 26,688 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)

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 EFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EFL, 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 EFL registered?

WF08 EFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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