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F17 MDR

2008 Mercedes Ml

Black Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

195,565 mi
Last recorded195,565 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Ml90,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 MDR
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 195,565 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 195,564 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 190,592 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 190,592 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 186,116 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 180,246 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 174,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 169,102 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 25 Mar 2021 169,102 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

front brakes binding badly

Pass 24 Mar 2020 157,609 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2019 140,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 120,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chips in windscreen

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 104,096 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 101,847 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 98,866 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 96,687 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 92,348 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 99,532 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 81,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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F17 MDR is a 2008 Mercedes Ml in Black with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F17 MDR, 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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What year was F17 MDR registered?

F17 MDR is a 2008 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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