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YK57 RBS

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,536 mi
Last recorded90,536 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 RBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 90,536 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

under vehicle suspension, chassis components corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2025 90,536 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

under vehicle suspension, chassis components corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2024 80,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 78,208 miles

Corrosion to vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2022 77,175 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 76,180 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge . on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 74,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside egde (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 74,929 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside egde (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 73,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 73,929 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 72,184 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 70,569 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 113,557 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 109,833 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 109,832 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 105,601 miles

Nearside parking brake cable corroded

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

Offside parking brake cable corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 101,967 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 98,946 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 93,482 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 88,783 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 51,000 miles

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

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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YK57 RBS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YK57 RBS, 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 YK57 RBS registered?

YK57 RBS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 February 2008.

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The MOT history for YK57 RBS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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