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LD08 AXN

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Lpg 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

177,073 mi
Last recorded177,073 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 AXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 177,073 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 177,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 163,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 163,050 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 161,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 161,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 152,325 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 141,849 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 140,296 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 137,592 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 128,190 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN FRONT DRIVERS VIEW

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT BALD ON INNER EDGE BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER ON LIMIT BUT NOT WORN DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS AND OUTER SILL STEPS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR AXLE NEARSIDE INNER SEAL AREA TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 20 Feb 2018 120,064 miles

Oil leak engine

Pass 4 Apr 2017 108,674 miles

front brake pipes corroding

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2016 98,354 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 98,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 90,047 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 78,113 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 78,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 64,119 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,573 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,751 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
Full Mercedes-benz Ml reliability report

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LD08 AXN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LD08 AXN, 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 AXN registered?

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

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