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LB08 BBZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,869 mi
Last recorded106,869 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 BBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 106,869 miles

all brake pipes have some rust

hand brake cables rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2024 103,708 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear brake pipes have slight rust

Pass 25 Aug 2023 97,217 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Rear Parking brake cables heavily corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 97,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 88,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 86,540 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 80,737 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 70,529 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 59,186 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 57,639 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 52,372 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 46,597 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 41,894 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 41,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 31,695 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 21,838 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 14,633 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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LB08 BBZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LB08 BBZ, 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 LB08 BBZ registered?

LB08 BBZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is LB08 BBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 BBZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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