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LD08 BHX

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,402 mi
Last recorded126,402 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 126,402 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 125,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 118,577 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 118,577 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 110,798 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 103,914 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 97,497 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 90,321 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leak onto undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath

Fail 31 Mar 2021 90,321 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leak onto undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath

Pass 30 Oct 2019 83,843 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 74,863 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Oct 2018 74,663 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2017 67,696 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2017 67,682 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,257 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 53,520 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt-child seat fitted

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2014 45,006 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 45,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,742 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,654 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,706 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 BHX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BHX, 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 BHX registered?

LD08 BHX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is LD08 BHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 BHX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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