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GP08 LVB

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

152,134 mi
Last recorded152,134 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 LVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 152,134 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 152,131 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 151,414 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 142,090 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 142,087 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 141,575 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 128,873 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 128,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 116,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 116,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 107,623 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 107,544 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 97,520 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 91,199 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,432 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 84,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/19 103W (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop Light is flashing instead of indicator (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 15 Jul 2015 76,877 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,250 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 53,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,098 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,088 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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GP08 LVB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GP08 LVB, 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 GP08 LVB registered?

GP08 LVB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is GP08 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 LVB shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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