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L121 REB

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,948 mi
Last recorded129,948 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 REB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 129,948 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear outer casing corroding (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 127,197 miles

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

SUBFRAME REAR COROREDE

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 122,476 miles

Nearside Front bracket broken slightly loose

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 122,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front bracket broken slightly loose

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

Pass 6 May 2020 116,634 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive round the sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

Fail 6 May 2020 116,634 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive round the sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2019 110,739 miles

front wipers poor clearing

Pass 22 Mar 2018 110,289 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 110,289 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing handbrake pedal (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front + rear + badge not permitted (6.3.4a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet hydraulic stays u/s

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jun 2016 105,552 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 88,061 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge&cracking in treads

o/s/r tyre cracking in treads

Fail 21 Oct 2014 88,057 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge&cracking in treads

o/s/r tyre cracking in treads

Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,520 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,073 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,818 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,499 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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L121 REB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L121 REB, 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 L121 REB registered?

L121 REB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is L121 REB safe to buy?

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