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YD08 ZVV

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

203,821 mi
Last recorded203,821 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 ZVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 203,821 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 193,515 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 193,392 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 182,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 182,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 172,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 172,561 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 162,145 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 153,482 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 140,699 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 126,549 miles

All rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading from centre of vehicle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Service overdue

Fail 25 Jul 2017 126,549 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Both clamps connecting centre to rear sections are broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading from centre of vehicle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading from centre of vehicle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

All rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading from centre of vehicle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Service overdue

Pass 13 Jul 2016 105,654 miles

engine cover fitted

oil leak from engine

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2016 105,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

oil leak from engine

under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 89,215 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 89,215 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Advise uneven wear on both front tyres plus near side front close to legal limit .

Pass 18 Aug 2014 81,645 miles

unable to get an emissions reading from both tail pipes

Pass 19 Aug 2013 68,523 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 61,231 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 51,547 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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YD08 ZVV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,996cc 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 YD08 ZVV, 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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YD08 ZVV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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