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LJ08 HXE

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,497 mi
Last recorded78,497 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 78,497 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 77,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 76,000 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 73,668 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 72,684 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 72,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 71,007 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 67,503 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))

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2018 63,134 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 58,240 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 52,760 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,446 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,116 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 35,102 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 30,987 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 25,053 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 18,819 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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LJ08 HXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LJ08 HXE, 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 LJ08 HXE registered?

LJ08 HXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 HXE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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