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LC08 AFE

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,343 mi
Last recorded171,343 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 AFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 171,343 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 171,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 167,888 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 157,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 149,254 miles

Both front tyre wearing on edges

Both rear shocks corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2018 149,132 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyre wearing on edges

Both rear shocks corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 136,222 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 127,097 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 116,009 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 116,009 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 95,330 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 75,976 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside park brake cable outer case is cracked.

Pass 15 May 2012 56,768 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 56,662 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 38,086 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 37,740 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 AFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LC08 AFE, 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 LC08 AFE registered?

LC08 AFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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