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3088 AW

2009 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,595 mi
Last recorded110,595 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml81,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3088 AW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2025 110,595 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 108,864 miles

1 of 2 offside rear sidelights inoperative

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

condensation in nearside side indicator repeater unit

Pass 14 Nov 2023 106,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 103,158 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 99,418 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 91,626 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 91,626 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 May 2018 85,704 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 82,087 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 75,729 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 71,115 miles

nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge.deep cut in outer sidewall.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 55,600 miles

(22%) Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

(57%) Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside indicator warning light flashes quickly when nearside indicators selected - All indicators working at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2014 55,600 miles

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

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

(22%) Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

(57%) Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside indicator warning light flashes quickly when nearside indicators selected - All indicators working at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 36,585 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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3088 AW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 81,766 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 3088 AW, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 3088 AW registered?

3088 AW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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