2008 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · C27 APH
2008 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 170,368 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C27 APH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 170,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C27 APH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Ml (C27 APH) between December 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
C27 APH Mileage History
- 23/12/2022152,845 mi
- 05/10/2023154,874 mi+2,029 mi
- 12/09/2024162,601 mi+7,727 mi
- 02/10/2025170,364 mi+7,763 mi
- 07/10/2025170,368 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,280 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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