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G8 LUF

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,722 mi
Last recorded102,722 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 LUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 102,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer c.v gaiter has a pin hole

Offside Front front brakes pads unevenly worn across axel

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 98,264 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2025 98,263 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2024 94,109 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2024 94,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2023 91,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc discoloured suggesting it has overheated,no evidence of binding at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2022 89,452 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 82,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 80,050 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 75,188 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,157 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,595 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 47,703 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 34,487 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,918 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 30,866 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 23,730 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 19,664 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 12,942 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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G8 LUF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G8 LUF, 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 G8 LUF registered?

G8 LUF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is G8 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 LUF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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