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Y88 AWM

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests36 (29 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

146,945 mi
Last recorded146,945 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 AWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

29 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 146,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2026 124,779 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 136,119 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 6 Mar 2025 136,119 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded LEAKING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded LEAKING (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 25 Feb 2025 113,329 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 99,340 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 134,264 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 134,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 97,547 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 125,077 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))

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter,

Fail 13 Jan 2023 125,076 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter,

Pass 17 Jun 2022 97,366 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 114,895 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 92,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 108,998 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 108,998 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 88,904 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 105,581 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 105,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 82,182 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 94,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 94,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 77,097 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 76,047 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 72,256 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,734 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 66,778 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 58,607 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,268 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 43,273 miles

emmisions to low to read

Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,665 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 47,463 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 24,981 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 24,981 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 39,993 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)

Pass 12 May 2011 20,744 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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Y88 AWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 6,208cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 Y88 AWM, 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 Y88 AWM registered?

Y88 AWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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