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YT08 TLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,708 mi
Last recorded103,708 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 TLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 103,708 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All pitted slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 103,636 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 103,585 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 103,585 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 102,806 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 102,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 93,900 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 87,471 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 80,855 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Little reserve travel on parking brake pedal

Power steering noisey ,but does not adversely effect steering

Fail 3 Jul 2019 80,520 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Through to metal (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Little reserve travel on parking brake pedal

Power steering noisey ,but does not adversely effect steering

Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,180 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,199 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 67,196 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,360 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 62,360 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 59,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,530 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,834 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 47,834 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,538 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,071 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 TLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

YT08 TLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YT08 TLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 TLK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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