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LF08 DAU

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,436 mi
Last recorded153,436 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 DAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 153,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

coil light on

Fail 7 Apr 2026 153,436 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

coil light on

Pass 7 Apr 2025 141,586 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 141,586 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 133,202 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 120,351 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 113,601 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 109,320 miles

Undershields fitted restricting the underside inspection of the vehicle.

Pass 17 Feb 2020 106,117 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 101,177 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 92,257 miles

Both handbrake cables outer casings corroded and broken but operation unaffected

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,272 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 85,272 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Glow plug light on.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 79,114 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside front tyre worn badly on both very outside edges.

Offside front tyre worn badly on very inside edge.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertray fitted.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 79,114 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside front tyre worn badly on both very outside edges.

Offside front tyre worn badly on very inside edge.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertray fitted.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 75,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,821 miles

N/S and O/S parkbrake outer cables deteriorated but not affecting operation.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 62,841 miles

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

both rear park brake outer cables corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,804 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 51,804 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,760 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 38,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

2X screws in nearside rear tyre

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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LF08 DAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LF08 DAU, 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 LF08 DAU registered?

LF08 DAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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