2008 Mercedes ML 3.0L Diesel · PL04 PPL
2008 Mercedes ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 96,002 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES ML
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PL04 PPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2024
- 96,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PL04 PPL Mileage History
- 19/10/202181,502 mi
- 25/10/202285,145 mi+3,643 mi
- 31/10/202392,137 mi+6,992 mi
- 15/11/202496,002 mi+3,865 mi
- 15/11/202496,002 mi
Average of roughly 4,716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PL04 PPL 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 Ml (PL04 PPL) between October 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2024 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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