2008 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · EN08 XCP
2008 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 159,646 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
EN08 XCP Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2022
- 159,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN08 XCP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Ml (EN08 XCP) between July 2011 and September 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”.
EN08 XCP Mileage History
- 04/07/201137,479 mi
- 18/06/20120 mi-37,479 mi
- 18/06/201251,339 mi+51,339 mi
- 13/02/201356,135 mi+4,796 mi
- 13/02/201356,135 mi
- 06/02/201467,610 mi+11,475 mi
- 06/02/201467,610 mi
- 05/03/201579,659 mi+12,049 mi
- 05/03/201579,659 mi
- 24/02/201689,873 mi+10,214 mi
- 17/03/2017101,475 mi+11,602 mi
- 17/03/2017101,475 mi
- 20/03/2018112,568 mi+11,093 mi
- 22/03/2018112,569 mi+1 mi
- 23/01/2019123,716 mi+11,147 mi
- 21/09/2019133,375 mi+9,659 mi
- 22/08/2020140,472 mi+7,097 mi
- 21/08/2021145,206 mi+4,734 mi
- 20/09/2022159,646 mi+14,440 mi
Average of roughly 10,894 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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