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LG58 BPU

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,316 mi
Last recorded177,316 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 BPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 177,316 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 13 May 2023 176,504 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 176,502 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 176,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 109,264 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 162,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 143,471 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 118,291 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 111,276 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low on shoulders

Fail 24 Aug 2017 111,276 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre worn low on shoulders

Pass 11 Jul 2016 100,055 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 100,055 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 96,004 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,947 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 64,871 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 47,030 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Sep 2011 25,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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LG58 BPU 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 72.2%.

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 LG58 BPU, 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 LG58 BPU registered?

LG58 BPU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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