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LB57 SXU

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,978 mi
Last recorded121,978 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 SXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 121,978 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated temp hand brake release (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 121,978 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended BUCKEL (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated temp hand brake release (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 113,840 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 102,835 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 93,130 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 92,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 90,578 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 87,325 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 77,031 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 64,678 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking in both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak all over under shields ()

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both rear outer cables (3.5.1b)

whilst carrying out emission test acceleration not detected

Fail 30 Jan 2018 64,678 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking in both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak all over under shields ()

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both rear outer cables (3.5.1b)

whilst carrying out emission test acceleration not detected

Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,138 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 44,990 miles

ENGINE MAN LAMP/COIL SHOWING ON DASH

Offside Front TYRE NAILED 255/50/19

Fail 1 Feb 2016 44,990 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE MAN LAMP/COIL SHOWING ON DASH

Offside Front TYRE NAILED 255/50/19

Pass 6 Feb 2015 38,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Feb 2015 38,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 31,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Fail 21 Jan 2014 31,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2012 21,493 miles

SRS light staying on

Fail 26 Jul 2012 21,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

SRS light staying on

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 13,818 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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LB57 SXU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LB57 SXU, 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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LB57 SXU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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