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WF08 VNA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,511 mi
Last recorded154,511 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 154,511 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 154,509 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear side one of two not working

Pass 2 May 2018 147,100 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 147,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 130,069 miles

Four winter tyres currently fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2017 130,069 miles

Four winter tyres currently fitted

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 120,602 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 101,828 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 91,108 miles

Blades wearing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r level link seized.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 90,784 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Blades wearing.

Both rear parking brake cables deteriorating, attention soon.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r level link seized.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 75,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both park brake cables casings split and rusty

Fail 3 Apr 2013 75,300 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both park brake cables casings split and rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,078 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing Thin On Inner Edges

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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 VNA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VNA, 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 VNA registered?

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

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