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LC08 AFA

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,588 mi
Last recorded119,588 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 AFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 119,588 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 115,691 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 106,135 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 96,626 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 89,247 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 87,960 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 85,747 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 82,142 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 82,142 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,590 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 71,590 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,445 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,002 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,923 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 55,441 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 55,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,049 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,735 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,521 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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LC08 AFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LC08 AFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC08 AFA registered?

LC08 AFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is LC08 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 AFA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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