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Y23 CAH

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

130,055 mi
Last recorded130,055 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 CAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 130,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 127,508 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 123,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside parking brake slightly low efficiency

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 117,842 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Aug 2022 113,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2021 109,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Jul 2021 109,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2020 105,031 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 101,058 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 94,015 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 93,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 87,545 miles

ADVISE nearside rear lamp very slightly duller than offside

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2016 80,389 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2015 71,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have small cuts to cord in main tread

Pass 12 Aug 2014 61,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,888 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 38,433 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,935 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,184 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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Y23 CAH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 Y23 CAH, 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 Y23 CAH registered?

Y23 CAH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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