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X30 HUD

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,187 mi
Last recorded151,187 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX30 HUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 151,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake only just met requirements

Fail 24 Feb 2025 151,085 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 145,493 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 139,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 130,679 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 130,677 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 120,282 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 120,282 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 110,900 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 101,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 87,635 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 87,635 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 73,059 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 73,059 miles

Stop lamp not working rear o/s (1.2.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 59,400 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,876 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 45,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 34,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,940 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,546 miles

advise n/s/r tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit

advise o/s/r tyre wearing low , nail in tyre

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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X30 HUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X30 HUD, 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 X30 HUD registered?

X30 HUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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