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LE57 CBY

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,851 mi
Last recorded128,851 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 CBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 128,851 miles

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 128,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

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

Oil leak but not excessive

Pass 22 Nov 2023 128,046 miles

Nearside front outer CV gaiter deteriorating

Nearside front shock absorber leaking **STRONG ADVISE**

Various oil weeps

Pass 2 Dec 2022 126,883 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both front shocks have a light misting on oil

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

Rear brake discs lipped and in slightly poor condition

Rear handbrake cables deteriorated

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joints

Various rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2021 125,329 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

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

Nearside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

Nearside rear shock lower bush slightly deteriorated

Rear brake discs lipped

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 9 Dec 2020 122,347 miles

Handbrake cables deteriorating

Nearside front shock absorber has light misting of oil

Nearside rear shock absorber has misting of oil

Nearside rear shock absorber lower bush deteriorated

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link

Various rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 4 Dec 2020 122,339 miles

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

Handbrake cables deteriorating

Nearside front shock absorber has light misting of oil

Nearside rear shock absorber has misting of oil

Nearside rear shock absorber lower bush deteriorated

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link

Various rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 29 Nov 2019 116,538 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 108,055 miles

Nearside rear handbrake cable slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2017 105,019 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Outer cable (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 103,860 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake cable outer casing rusting

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

some rusting in rear steel brake pipes

Pass 17 Dec 2015 100,443 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 96,187 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 73,762 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,376 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,566 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,034 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 49,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LE57 CBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LE57 CBY, 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 LE57 CBY registered?

LE57 CBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is LE57 CBY safe to buy?

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