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LD08 EPK

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

108,590 mi
Last recorded108,590 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 EPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 108,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes underneath corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 108,568 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 106,314 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 103,033 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 93,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Highly advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 81,089 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 78,600 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 78,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 74,775 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 70,949 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 63,569 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 59,173 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 59,173 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,128 miles

Nearside Front small deep cut in outer wall

Nearside Rear small deep cut in outer wall

Pass 11 Dec 2014 46,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Dec 2014 46,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 40,535 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,768 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2012 26,822 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2012 26,822 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 19,885 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 EPK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,498cc petrol 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 EPK, 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 EPK registered?

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

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The MOT history for LD08 EPK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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