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LD08 UMH

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Brown Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,129 mi
Last recorded145,129 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 UMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 145,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Park Brake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Park Brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 145,126 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Park Brake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Park Brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 140,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 140,912 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 130,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 130,444 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 116,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 104,547 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 97,073 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 85,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, 255/55 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2019 85,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & the tyre is cut through to the cords, 255/55 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, 255/55 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 81,941 miles

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 77,222 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,515 miles

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,377 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,827 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,061 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,199 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged suspect run flat

Pass 10 May 2011 34,991 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,970 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 UMH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Brown with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UMH, 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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LD08 UMH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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