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WF08 UKN

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,085 mi
Last recorded114,085 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 UKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 114,085 miles

all 4 tyres deep cuts not to cords

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2025 106,568 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 102,792 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 102,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 99,722 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 92,983 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 88,639 miles

Both front lower arm rear suspension bush torn/ splitting

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2020 85,681 miles

'Kick ups' missing from both headlamp aims.

Fail 15 Apr 2020 85,681 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

'Kick ups' missing from both headlamp aims.

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear wiper split

Pass 10 Apr 2019 80,477 miles

Offside Rear parking brake cable outer casing split

Fail 5 Apr 2019 80,477 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake cable outer casing split

Pass 11 Apr 2018 75,031 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,139 miles

Front both tyres have cuts in tread down to cords

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,822 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 61,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,879 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,820 miles

Offside rear outer handbrake cable some corrosion

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 48,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear outer handbrake cable some corrosion

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,144 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,476 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,923 miles

front wipers poor

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 UKN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UKN, 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 UKN registered?

WF08 UKN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for WF08 UKN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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