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RU54 ARM

2008 Mercedes Ml

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,316 mi
Last recorded87,316 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Ml90,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU54 ARM
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 87,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle Modified For Film Purposes.

Pass 20 Jan 2022 87,309 miles

Vehicle Modified For Film Purposes.

Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,793 miles

Nearside Front airbag srs removed for safety

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

vehicle modified for filming purposes on locked roads or under police escort.

Fail 18 Jan 2021 86,793 miles

Nearside Front airbag srs removed for safety

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

vehicle modified for filming purposes on locked roads or under police escort.

Pass 21 Jan 2020 85,924 miles

Vehicle has multiple modifications due to its filming application and use on closed roads.

Pass 17 Jan 2019 84,938 miles

Vehicle has multiple modifications due to its filming application and use on closed roads.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 83,771 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

rear split brake light blanked off

Fail 19 Dec 2017 83,771 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

rear split brake light blanked off

Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,981 miles

due to vehicle use various modifications have been made

Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,954 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 81,954 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,697 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 59,392 miles

parking brake release handle missing but parking brake is operative

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,297 miles

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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RU54 ARM is a 2008 Mercedes Ml in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RU54 ARM, 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 RU54 ARM registered?

RU54 ARM is a 2008 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is RU54 ARM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU54 ARM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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