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KR08 LVC

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,094 mi
Last recorded193,094 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 LVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 193,094 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 192,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 188,090 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 179,059 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 176,748 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 174,453 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 174,453 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 170,754 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 170,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 165,852 miles

Front Inner both nearside & offside tyre low tread depth edges

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak engine rear main oil seal areas ()

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 165,852 miles

Central Front Fuel hose leaking fuel filter mounted pipes / connections (7.2.3)

Front Inner both nearside & offside tyre low tread depth edges

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine rear main oil seal areas ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 158,240 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 158,240 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 141,788 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 124,332 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 108,024 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2012 83,085 miles

all 4 tyres on 3mm of tread

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,232 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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KR08 LVC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KR08 LVC, 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 KR08 LVC registered?

KR08 LVC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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