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BV08 LBN

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,894 mi
Last recorded100,894 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 LBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 100,894 miles

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover belly pan and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2024 100,894 miles

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover belly pan and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2023 93,023 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front/ rear track control arm bushes worn/cracking

n/s/f tyre getting low (3mm

surface corrosion forming rear sub frame/suspension components

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2021 85,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside parking brake cable damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front centre track control arm bushes n/s and o/s deteriorated

o/s and n/s inner sill/ floor corroded

rear centre track control arm bushes n/s and o/s deteriorated

temporary repair made to rear silencer

Fail 20 Oct 2021 85,874 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside parking brake cable damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front centre track control arm bushes n/s and o/s deteriorated

o/s and n/s inner sill/ floor corroded

rear centre track control arm bushes n/s and o/s deteriorated

temporary repair made to rear silencer

Pass 3 Nov 2020 76,514 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 73,633 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 134,449 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 128,544 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 128,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 121,344 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 121,344 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 116,781 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 106,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 89,090 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 89,090 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 70,225 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 66,375 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,545 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn unevenly (pitted tread)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 48,545 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn unevenly (pitted tread)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,984 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?

Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
81,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,032
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22,074
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,608
Registration plate lamp not working 19,483
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BV08 LBN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 86,046 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Ml fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 27,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV08 LBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV08 LBN registered?

BV08 LBN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is BV08 LBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 LBN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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