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2008 MERCEDES-BENZ ML
General Information
- Registration SL08JXA
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model ML
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2987cc
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- Expires 08 Jul 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 115,905 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
9 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 107,761 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
24 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,794 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
1 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,153 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 103,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
27 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,320 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2022 11 Jun 202610 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,094 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2021 11 Jun 202630 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,098 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2020 11 Jun 202630 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 90,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,279 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2019 11 Jun 202621 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,437 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2018 11 Jun 202627 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,191 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018 11 Jun 202624 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 64,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking Underside of car soaked in diesel possibly fuel pipe at filter leaking. (7.2.3) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front and rear pads getting low.
- Rear wiper torn
- Oil leak from engine area.
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber weeping oil
14 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,898 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear handbrake cable casing split
20 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,748 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 11 Jun 202628 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,609 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 11 Jun 202628 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 42,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
1 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,985 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,983 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,266 MI
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SL08JXA was registered on 2008-03-21
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