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CE08 KKU

2008 Mercedes Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,001 mi
Last recorded147,001 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Ml90,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 KKU
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 147,001 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 147,001 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 138,382 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 131,004 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 129,892 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 127,390 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

passed emissions 0.04

Pass 6 Dec 2017 119,768 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 110,170 miles

NSR outer sidelight not working

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 100,701 miles

oil leak

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 100,701 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 91,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 78,861 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2013 78,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 63,551 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,421 miles

slight leak from oil cooler pipe from radiator

Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,517 miles

Engine oil level low

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes Ml?

Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 259 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
259
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Stop lamp not working 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Registration plate lamp not working 45
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CE08 KKU is a 2008 Mercedes Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 90,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Ml fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE08 KKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CE08 KKU is a 2008 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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