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R70 AFA

2008 Mercedes Ml

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,206 mi
Last recorded155,206 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Ml90,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 AFA
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 155,206 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 149,978 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 149,634 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 139,329 miles

Noise On Roadtest Possible Wheel Bearing Unable To Rotate Fast Enough To Feel Any Roughness

Rear O/S Inner Sidelight Inoperative

Fail 15 Jul 2021 139,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Noise On Roadtest Possible Wheel Bearing Unable To Rotate Fast Enough To Feel Any Roughness

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

Rear O/S Inner Sidelight Inoperative

Pass 16 Jul 2020 132,621 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 132,621 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 131,298 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 124,126 miles

Nearside Front tyre as cuts in side wall

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

Offside Front tyre as cuts in side wall

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 124,126 miles

Nearside Front tyre as cuts in side wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre as cuts in side wall

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 117,857 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

rear brake pads worn.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 106,576 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 13 Aug 2015 98,476 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2014 87,922 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,121 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 64,784 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)

osr hand brake cable corroeded

Fail 22 Jun 2011 51,856 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,856 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R70 AFA is a 2008 Mercedes Ml in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R70 AFA, 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 R70 AFA registered?

R70 AFA is a 2008 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is R70 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 AFA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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