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LA09 FLB

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,811 mi
Last recorded41,811 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA09 FLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 41,811 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 40,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 40,240 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 39,526 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 36,262 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 34,276 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 32,764 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 20mm in excess not effecting the view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 30,006 miles

both front steering gaiter damp

Fail 24 Sep 2018 30,006 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front steering gaiter damp

Pass 22 Sep 2017 27,763 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 10MM CHIP (8.3.1d)

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Pass 3 Oct 2016 25,729 miles

FRONT DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Fail 30 Sep 2016 25,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/50/19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working LHD RIGHT REAR (1.4.A.2c)

FRONT DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/50/19 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80/90% WORN (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 20,979 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 20,979 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 30,008 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 30,008 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 29,966 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LA09 FLB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LA09 FLB, 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 LA09 FLB registered?

LA09 FLB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is LA09 FLB safe to buy?

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