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YB08 VZP

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,068 mi
Last recorded145,068 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 VZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 145,068 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2023 137,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

under body corrded

Fail 24 Feb 2023 137,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

under body corrded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 126,015 miles

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

under body corroded

vehicle presented in wet condition

Pass 4 Dec 2020 116,644 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

brake pedal rubber worn

sill cover fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 107,369 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 4 May 2018 96,567 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2018 96,567 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 84,495 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 16 Mar 2017 84,491 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Apr 2016 77,123 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,758 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 69,758 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,493 miles

n/s/r tyre has a screw in tread (repairable)

o/s/f tyre is on the legal limit

Fail 27 Dec 2013 56,333 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

both front tyres are bald on the inner edges and on the legal limit

Pass 8 Jul 2013 52,276 miles

n/s/f tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 28 Jun 2013 52,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 11 Jul 2012 42,527 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 42,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 37,659 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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YB08 VZP 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 65%.

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 YB08 VZP, 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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YB08 VZP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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