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LL08 BXK

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,862 mi
Last recorded148,862 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 BXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2024 148,862 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 138,540 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 138,535 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 133,980 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 123,358 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 113,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 96,012 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,931 miles

both rear tyres worn on egdes

Fail 6 Oct 2017 89,920 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn on egdes

Pass 18 Oct 2016 78,660 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 72,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r light level link seizing.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 62,964 miles

Brake pad warning light on. All look ok on inspection.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear blade worn & splitting.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r level link seizing.

Pass 17 Aug 2013 48,113 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall - not to cords though

nearside rear tyre is perishing in treads

Pass 16 Jun 2012 30,595 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 22,173 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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LL08 BXK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LL08 BXK, 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 LL08 BXK registered?

LL08 BXK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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