2008 Mercedes ML 4.0L Diesel · 2 OCX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from reactive repairs to minor preventative monitoring. The most recent test in December 2025 at 127,949 miles resulted in a pass despite a pinhole in the offside front c.v.boot. This follows a period of two clean passes in late 2024 and late 2023, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years were addressed by the owner. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,100 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, with a gap of 6,192 miles recorded between December 2024 and December 2025, and another 6,555 miles in the preceding year. This regular interval suggests the vehicle has been used consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and brake seals, despite the age of the chassis. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the braking system and underbody corrosion. The failure in December 2023 at 111,193 miles revealed excessive corrosion on brake pipes at the nearside front, offside front, and nearside rear. While these were clearly replaced to pass the subsequent tests, the recurring nature of corrosion noted in 2022 suggests the vehicle is susceptible to atmospheric environmental damage. Inspect all exposed brake lines for new signs of surface rust or flaking. Furthermore, the offside front c.v.boot defect flagged in December 2025 requires immediate attention to prevent grease loss and eventual drive joint failure. Given the age of this Mercedes ML, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and structural integrity is also necessary to ensure that the corrosion seen on the brake lines has not compromised the frame of the vehicle.