MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body corroded
vehicle presented in wet condition
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/r tyre has a screw in tread (repairable)
o/s/f tyre is on the legal limit
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
n/s/f tyre has a nail in tread
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
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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