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LB57 XGG

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,588 mi
Last recorded99,588 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 XGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 99,588 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 89,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and cracked but no cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2.0mm Outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 89,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and cracked but no cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2.0mm Outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 87,990 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Rear wiper split

Pass 20 Jan 2020 87,289 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 82,729 miles

Nearside Rear HAND BRAKE CABLE CASING SPLIT OPEN WITH RUST

Fail 18 Jan 2019 82,725 miles

Brake performance not tested offside air suspension bag collapsed (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected air bag unit folded in half and misplaced and rubbing on driveshaft.. VEHILCE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN . (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front air suspension up very high

Nearside Rear HAND BRAKE CABLE CASING SPLIT OPEN WITH RUST

Nearside Rear air suspension up very high

Nearside Rear tyre under pressure

Offside Front tyre under pressure

Offside Rear stop bulb not working .. substitute bulb on

Pass 19 Jan 2018 78,061 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,584 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 70,849 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 61,844 miles

ns park brake cable corroded

v belt cracking

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Jan 2013 50,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ns park brake cable corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2013 50,208 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ns park brake cable corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 36,351 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XGG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB57 XGG, 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 XGG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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