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YF08 OXP

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,907 mi
Last recorded135,907 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 OXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 135,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 135,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 120,935 miles

Nearside Front WORN FROM OUTSIAD

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front WORNE FROM OUTSIAD

Pass 15 Aug 2018 116,482 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 116,482 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 106,508 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 91,789 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 91,789 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,610 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 74,610 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 61,449 miles

both rear tyres wearing low...

Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,530 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 34,039 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side front tyre has had a ouyer sidewall repaire

Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,039 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front tyre has had a ouyer sidewall repaire

Pass 19 Jul 2011 19,088 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,766 miles

advise near side rear shock asborber weeping

advise oil leak front of engine

Fail 28 Apr 2011 18,766 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise near side rear shock asborber weeping

advise oil leak front of engine

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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YF08 OXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF08 OXP, 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 YF08 OXP registered?

YF08 OXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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