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L55 HTH

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,218 mi
Last recorded122,218 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 HTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 122,218 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes greased/painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner / wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both tyres wearing edges, starting to lose shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 102,917 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 102,917 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 98,646 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 96,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 94,542 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 94,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 90,950 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,577 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 79,755 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,700 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 67,978 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 67,975 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,789 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 63,185 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,096 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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L55 HTH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L55 HTH, 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 L55 HTH registered?

L55 HTH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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