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LF08 OAN

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,113 mi
Last recorded151,113 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 OAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 151,113 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 143,435 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 140,200 miles

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))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 133,258 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tread 3.5mm ()

Nearside Rear Outer position light inoperative

Offside Front tyre 4mm

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

service B exceeded by 150 days

Fail 10 Oct 2022 133,256 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tread 3.5mm ()

Nearside Rear Outer position light inoperative

Offside Front tyre 4mm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

service B exceeded by 150 days

Pass 11 Oct 2021 124,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front cv boot have small oil mist

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 119,009 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 118,981 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury footrail/step bent and jagged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The legal limit is 1.6mm this tyre is are on 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The legal limit is 1.6mm this tyre is are on 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 106,937 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 106,937 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 95,349 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 95,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened in poor condition lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened in poor condition lipped (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 86,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside side repeater, lense in mirror damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2017 86,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside side repeater, lense in mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2016 78,348 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 70,178 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 62,552 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 50,184 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,546 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 28,975 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,975 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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LF08 OAN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver 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 LF08 OAN, 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 OAN registered?

LF08 OAN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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