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LL58 SLZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,061 mi
Last recorded137,061 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL58 SLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 137,061 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 136,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear tyre inner shoulder completely bald and starting to split through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 124,568 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 124,568 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 109,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 109,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear N/s stop lamp bulb inoperative but vehicle utilising position lamp as stop

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 94,805 miles

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

N/S headlamp damaged

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 81,088 miles

N/S headlamp damaged

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 80,736 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

N/S headlamp damaged

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 16 Sep 2020 55,731 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 40,870 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 40,870 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 31,625 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 29,553 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 29,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 24,179 miles

Covers fitted to under side and engine

Fail 10 Mar 2017 24,179 miles

Covers fitted to under side and engine

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 23,144 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 22,039 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 20,362 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,079 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 15,877 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 12,872 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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LL58 SLZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LL58 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

LL58 SLZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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The MOT history for LL58 SLZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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