2008 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · HT57 KCZ
2008 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 153,273 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HT57 KCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 153,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HT57 KCZ 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 (HT57 KCZ) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded N/SR & O/SR (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded N/SF & O/SF (1.1.11 (c))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe corroded (1.2.1 (g))”.
HT57 KCZ Mileage History
- 22/06/2024136,704 mi
- 22/06/2024136,705 mi+1 mi
- 24/06/2025144,252 mi+7,547 mi
- 11/07/2025144,282 mi+30 mi
- 23/07/2026153,273 mi+8,991 mi
Average of roughly 7,951 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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