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HJ08 LPA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,006 mi
Last recorded220,006 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 LPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 220,006 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 208,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit, will need replacing soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Slight oil leak from rack gator. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on it's inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged To tyre's outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 208,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit, will need replacing soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Slight oil leak from rack gator. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on it's inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged To tyre's outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 196,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play required very soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 196,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Brake hose to caliper. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension arm, rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension arm, rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn down to 3mm, tyre is also significantly worn on it's inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint is very close to max tolerence of free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipies are covered in mud. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 180,195 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 166,617 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 152,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 148,070 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 143,413 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is on 1.6 mm and is wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on edges

Fail 24 Feb 2016 143,387 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) flexi brake hose split (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre is on 1.6 mm and is wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2015 132,904 miles

Sill protectors fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 122,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 122,730 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 110,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 110,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 88,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 62,586 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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HJ08 LPA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ08 LPA, 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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HJ08 LPA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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