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YF58 AWR

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,071 mi
Last recorded153,071 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 AWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 153,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 148,294 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2023 141,187 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 138,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside heavily lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 22 Jun 2021 135,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 135,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 129,363 miles

Rear steel brake pipes are corroded

Fail 29 May 2020 129,223 miles

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

Rear steel brake pipes are corroded

engine undertray is loose

Pass 17 Jun 2019 117,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 115,271 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 101,966 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 92,036 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,053 miles

Both front tyres very close to limit on edges

Fail 25 Jan 2016 82,979 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres very close to limit on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 75,413 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 66,833 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 66,833 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 53,568 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 53,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 40,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,015 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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YF58 AWR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF58 AWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF58 AWR registered?

YF58 AWR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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