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YT08 OFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,218 mi
Last recorded196,218 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 OFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 196,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2024 196,217 miles

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

Front under tray insecure

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

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

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 187,645 miles

Corrosion To Various Steering And Suspension Components

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

Slight Corrosion To All 4 Jacking Points

Pass 2 Dec 2022 177,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 177,677 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 170,711 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 163,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over tank to front cant fully assess corroded in multiple places on this pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake cable corroded

Offside Rear park effort slightly reduced compared to nsr

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 163,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over tank to front cant fully assess corroded in multiple places on this pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake cable corroded

Offside Rear park effort slightly reduced compared to nsr

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 153,903 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 141,341 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 141,341 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 124,160 miles

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

rear centre brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2016 111,035 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 97,437 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 84,912 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 84,912 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 74,046 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 74,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,719 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,391 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,789 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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YT08 OFJ 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 71.4%.

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 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 YT08 OFJ, 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 YT08 OFJ registered?

YT08 OFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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