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LB08 YKA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,445 mi
Last recorded162,445 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 162,445 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 154,604 miles

Offside Front Fog light flashes

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 154,604 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Fog light flashes

Pass 25 Jun 2022 146,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 135,411 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2021 135,401 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 129,323 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 120,035 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 109,842 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing breaking and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jun 2018 109,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing breaking and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 103,463 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jun 2016 98,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

slight oil leak under car

Pass 22 Jun 2015 93,955 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 93,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 89,405 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 81,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 72,214 miles

N/S/F tyre cut on outter wall

both front tyres bald on outter edges

Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,239 miles

slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

Fail 10 Jun 2011 59,822 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

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 YKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black 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 YKA, 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 YKA registered?

LB08 YKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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