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X12 TOP

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,655 mi
Last recorded201,655 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX12 TOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 201,655 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 193,517 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 182,132 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 182,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 168,155 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 152,907 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 137,087 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2019 119,444 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 105,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.15mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

trim covers fitted to outer sills and under body obscuring some components

Fail 27 Nov 2018 105,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.15mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

trim covers fitted to outer sills and under body obscuring some components

Pass 2 Nov 2017 90,133 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged but not showing cords or ply

trim covers fitted to under body obscuring some components

Fail 1 Nov 2017 90,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged but not showing cords or ply

trim covers fitted to under body obscuring some components

Pass 2 Nov 2016 67,292 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 59,819 miles

Offside Front tyre badly kerbed NO CORDS

Fail 20 Nov 2015 59,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre badly kerbed NO CORDS

Pass 10 Nov 2014 50,153 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 42,586 miles

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

slight cracking nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2012 36,475 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2011 25,368 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 25,058 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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X12 TOP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X12 TOP, 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 X12 TOP registered?

X12 TOP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 November 2008.

Is X12 TOP safe to buy?

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