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FV08 LWD

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,467 mi
Last recorded80,467 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 LWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 80,467 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 75,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 61,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 51,290 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 51,289 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 42,157 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 35,965 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 28,970 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 25 Jul 2015 28,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 16 Aug 2014 26,642 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 23,075 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 20,333 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cut but not reached the cords

Pass 5 May 2011 17,127 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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FV08 LWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV08 LWD, 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 FV08 LWD registered?

FV08 LWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is FV08 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 LWD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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