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LD08 AXK

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,988 mi
Last recorded100,988 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 AXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 100,988 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleeve split/rusty (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 89,245 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 84,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 76,610 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 74,096 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 74,027 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 71,754 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 69,540 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/wr19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 28 Feb 2019 65,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 61,298 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,274 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 52,574 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,367 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 45,367 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 28,850 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 27,112 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 21,204 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,620 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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LD08 AXK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LD08 AXK, 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 LD08 AXK registered?

LD08 AXK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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