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LB57 VBE

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,909 mi
Last recorded170,909 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 VBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 170,909 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 152,341 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 152,316 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 142,572 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 142,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 133,959 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 121,828 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 121,824 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 115,017 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 115,017 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 106,671 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 97,935 miles

Brake wear warning light on

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,847 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,141 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 56,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 VBE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB57 VBE, 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 LB57 VBE registered?

LB57 VBE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is LB57 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 VBE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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