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YK58 OTW

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,042 mi
Last recorded148,042 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 OTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 148,042 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 145,036 miles

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

parking brake just passed requirements advise adjustment

Pass 15 Aug 2023 139,668 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 132,286 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 125,239 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 118,147 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 118,146 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit,0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 112,670 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 107,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 99,131 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 91,697 miles

chip in windscreen

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2015 76,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OIL LEAK

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 76,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 67,804 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 59,217 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,675 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,419 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 42,419 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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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YK58 OTW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK58 OTW, 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 YK58 OTW registered?

YK58 OTW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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