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LB08 VYV

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,202 mi
Last recorded127,202 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 VYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 127,202 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/ofs (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 127,202 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/ofs (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 120,711 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 120,711 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 113,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 113,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 110,624 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 109,741 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 109,741 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 105,606 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 98,951 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 93,268 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 87,113 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 77,460 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 61,927 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 47,282 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,104 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,899 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 13,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 VYV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LB08 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

LB08 VYV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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The MOT history for LB08 VYV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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