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AN08 ETE

2009 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,096 mi
Last recorded110,096 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml81,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 ETE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 110,096 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe has corrosion

underside of vehicle has corrosion all-round including all suspension components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2026 110,089 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe has corrosion

underside of vehicle has corrosion all-round including all suspension components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2024 110,073 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping while on idle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

underside of vehicle has corrosion all round

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2024 110,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear handbrake cables deterioted

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underside chassis corroded

rear subframe corroded

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2023 109,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Undetays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2022 108,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four sides ( across rear axel ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2022 108,255 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear and offside rear handbrake cables excessively corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipe corroded across rear axle

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside component's

Pass 14 Jul 2021 107,347 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 101,893 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 101,744 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 94,852 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 94,850 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 88,094 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,193 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 74,558 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,079 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 59,884 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low tread and worn on edges

hand brake cable outer covers deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2014 59,884 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low tread and worn on edges

hand brake cable outer covers deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2013 50,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 May 2012 39,506 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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AN08 ETE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 AN08 ETE, 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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AN08 ETE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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