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YN08 ZXL

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Brown Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

99,847 mi
Last recorded99,847 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 ZXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 99,847 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 94,985 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 91,410 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 87,368 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 82,107 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 79,986 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 79,110 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 79,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 77,036 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 73,685 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 69,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,328 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 66,327 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 56,324 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 48,962 miles

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

offside parking brake cable corroded but still operating correctly

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge but not showing cords

Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,169 miles

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

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing split and corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,162 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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YN08 ZXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Brown with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 YN08 ZXL, 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 YN08 ZXL registered?

YN08 ZXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is YN08 ZXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN08 ZXL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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