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YS57 USN

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,060 mi
Last recorded118,060 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 USN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2025 118,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 113,580 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 113,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 108,732 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,680 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 101,680 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 99,333 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 94,460 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 88,508 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,234 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,991 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,362 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 69,356 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,899 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 61,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

o/s/r inner tyre side wall poor

Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,240 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front pads getting low/discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,206 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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YS57 USN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS57 USN, 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 YS57 USN registered?

YS57 USN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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