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YR08 TXK

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,272 mi
Last recorded113,272 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 TXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 113,272 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 112,330 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 103,951 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 97,423 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 90,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 90,140 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 73,827 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 67,105 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 60,233 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 55,794 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 51,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seats, not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt.

the o/s/f tyre is carcking slightly in the tread.

Fail 23 Mar 2015 51,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seats, not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt.

the o/s/f tyre is carcking slightly in the tread.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f outer cv gaitor pin holed

Fail 19 Mar 2014 47,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f outer cv gaitor pin holed

Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,144 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 41,144 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 31,930 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,930 miles

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

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

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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YR08 TXK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YR08 TXK, 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 YR08 TXK registered?

YR08 TXK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 TXK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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