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WF08 XXR

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

158,497 mi
Last recorded158,497 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 158,497 miles

Engine management light displayed.

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring light displayed.

Fail 19 Mar 2024 158,497 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine management light displayed.

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring light displayed.

Pass 16 Mar 2023 150,505 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 150,505 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 141,398 miles

Bonnet support faulty

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 141,398 miles

Bonnet support faulty

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 129,604 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 120,164 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 120,159 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet support broken at the time of test.

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 109,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer cover of handbrake cable slightly deteriorated at time of test.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack mounting bushes slight movement at time of test.

Fail 13 Mar 2019 109,522 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering malfunctioning Heavy in operation (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer cover of handbrake cable slightly deteriorated at time of test.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack mounting bushes slight movement at time of test.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 98,055 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 98,055 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 85,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable chaffed but still working at time of test

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 85,376 miles

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

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable chaffed but still working at time of test

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Under tray loose at time of test

Pass 23 Feb 2016 71,805 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 71,805 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 57,177 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 52,867 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 49,830 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 46,988 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2011 44,336 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 44,314 miles

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

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)

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 XXR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XXR, 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 XXR registered?

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

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