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L40 JUK

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

130,409 mi
Last recorded130,409 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 JUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 130,409 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all metal brake pipes undersealed

Fail 21 Apr 2026 130,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front to rear @ fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

security of under tray

Pass 29 Jan 2025 125,675 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 119,582 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 114,358 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 107,911 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 102,751 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 98,939 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 89,490 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 84,066 miles

emissions 0.00

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 77,622 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 77,557 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,598 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2016 69,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 62,830 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,646 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 47,018 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 39,664 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 36,148 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,581 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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L40 JUK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L40 JUK, 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 L40 JUK registered?

L40 JUK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is L40 JUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 JUK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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