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LD08 BFO

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

151,560 mi
Last recorded151,560 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 151,560 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 148,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 143,138 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 132,245 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 123,002 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 123,002 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 111,848 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 94,822 miles

Covers and Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking Brake effort just passed - service adjustment recommended.

Pass 3 May 2018 86,719 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cut

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Fail 2 May 2018 86,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cut

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Pass 16 May 2017 79,736 miles

engine cover and under trays obscuring components.

Pass 12 May 2017 79,732 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 74,309 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 61,739 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside stop lamp bulb dim compared to offside. still visable from a reasonable distance

Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,855 miles

n/s/f tyre warn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre has slight deterioration

Pass 3 May 2013 45,369 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 23,247 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,559 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 BFO 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 BFO, 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 BFO registered?

LD08 BFO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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