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WF08 WXO

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,296 mi
Last recorded145,296 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 WXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 145,296 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 140,371 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 135,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 124,886 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 116,507 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil seepage

Fail 29 Sep 2021 116,507 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

oil seepage

Pass 1 Oct 2020 109,951 miles

front brake hoses perished

front tyres worn on edges

imbalance between parking brakes

offside repeater light damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2020 109,947 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front rear brake pipe x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

front brake hoses perished

front tyres worn on edges

imbalance between parking brakes

offside repeater light damaged

Pass 1 May 2019 99,834 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 92,031 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged but still working

Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,660 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)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 84,660 miles

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

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 28 Apr 2016 79,079 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,904 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 59,814 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,270 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,840 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,388 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,192 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 WXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WF08 WXO, 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 WXO registered?

WF08 WXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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