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LL58 DYS

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,103 mi
Last recorded155,103 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL58 DYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 155,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 149,255 miles

Rear Both handbrake cables corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 146,134 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axel corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 141,577 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2021 136,675 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))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 131,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265 45r20. and bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside side repeater lamp water ingress

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2020 131,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265 45r20. and bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside side repeater lamp water ingress

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2019 122,601 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 115,686 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 110,176 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 105,189 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 105,189 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 103,632 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 92,959 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 75,165 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 75,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 56,799 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 56,799 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 55,876 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 39,104 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LL58 DYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LL58 DYS, 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 LL58 DYS registered?

LL58 DYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 December 2008.

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