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L13 ANT

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,307 mi
Last recorded104,307 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 ANT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 104,307 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 104,289 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 97,499 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 97,499 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 91,445 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts no cords wearing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 86,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers in direct drivers view / wiper sweep

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn and 4.mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2023 86,580 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers in direct drivers view / wiper sweep

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn and 4.mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 81,328 miles

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

Various stickers in windscreen

Fail 3 May 2022 81,328 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. switch appears faulty/ loose (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Various stickers in windscreen

Pass 18 May 2021 76,160 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 71,186 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 62,993 miles

Front wipers worn

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 55,138 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Rear tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2017 45,151 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2016 37,088 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 26,240 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 16,347 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 15,963 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 13,163 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 11,317 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 9,504 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 9,504 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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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L13 ANT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L13 ANT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L13 ANT registered?

L13 ANT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is L13 ANT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L13 ANT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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