The 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML is an all-wheel-drive SUV, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 3.0 litres and an output of 165 kW (224 hp).
The asking price is 9,880 € (plus a 349 € handling fee). That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 10,300 €. The estimate is based on 129 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 10 € from the original 9,890 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 12 days.
The odometer reads 257,000 km, which works out at about 14,000 km per year. The car was inspected 8/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 8/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is brakes. There are 1,111 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 348,643 km.
- Tow bar
- Parking sensors
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 1,016 € per year
- Insurance 670 € per year
- Financing instalment 123 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,690 € per year.
The original tyre size is 235/65 R17. The seller is Kamux, Kokkola.
Basic information
- Registration number
- UTF-841
- Mileage
- 257,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 3.0 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2008
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel drive
- Office fee
- 349 €
- Body type
- SUV
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Grey
- Tyre size
- 235/65 R17
- Wheel size
- 17″
- In traffic use in Finland
- 1,111 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WDC1641221A346385
- maksimi.fi ID
- 172258
- Nettiauto ID
- 15921784
Technical details
- Power
- 165 kW / 224 hp
- Top speed
- 215 km/h
- Fuel consumption
- 12.8 l/100 km (urban)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Number of gears
- 7
- Cylinders
- 6
- Turbocharger
- Yes
- CO2 emissions
- 254 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 2,185 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,830 kg
- Max towing weight
- 3,500 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 750 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,880 × 1,900 × 1,740 mm
- Last inspection
- 8/2026
- Type approval number
- e1*2001/116*0315*09
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Parking sensors
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 9,880 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 12 days.
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13/08/2026 | 9,890 € | – |
| 14/08/2026 | 9,880 € | −10 € |
Next inspection due around 8/2027
About 12 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 8/2026.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failures in the same model series
378 cars of the Mercedes-Benz ML model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 175 defects leading to a failure, or 46.3 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. That is clearly fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Brakes 19.3
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Axles and suspension 17.5
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Engine and other equipment 3.2
Engine and transmission, seat belts and safety systems, tow equipment
The remaining 13.7 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (152). Median mileage 327,000 km.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14/08/2026 | Asking price | 9,890 € → 9,880 € |
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How much does Mercedes-Benz ML cost?
Mercedes-Benz ML is for sale at 9,880 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 10,300 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 1 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 13/08/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 10 € below the original listing price.
Has this car been on the market before?
No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2008.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 257,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 8/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 30.2 % of Mercedes-Benz ML cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (378 inspections, median mileage 327,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2008 Mercedes-Benz in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 8,080 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars first used in 2008 in traffic use in Finland. That is 7.4 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 4th most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (71.6 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For Mercedes-Benz ML cars first registered in 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: brakes, axles and suspension, engine and other equipment. That is 46.3 defects per 100 inspections, against 75.7 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is diesel and the gearbox is automatic.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Tow bar, Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 1,016 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 235/65 R17.
Where is Mercedes-Benz ML located?
The car is located in Keski-Pohjanmaa (Kokkola, Keski-Pohjanmaa).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.