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LM08 CGZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,656 mi
Last recorded141,656 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 CGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 141,656 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 135,292 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 130,446 miles

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

Rear subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2023 125,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades lightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirts fitted to outer sills.

Fail 9 Oct 2023 125,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades lightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirts fitted to outer sills.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 116,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 116,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside brake binding. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel in handbrake. (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut and cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 111,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 111,001 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front brake flexy hoses perished and showing cords. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 105,439 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexy hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 105,380 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector or manifold blowing on n/s of engine. (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexy hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 100,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 100,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge of tyre worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 93,591 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 86,586 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 80,046 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 63,221 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 42,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 32,471 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,693 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres' outer sidewalls damaged.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,827 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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LM08 CGZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LM08 CGZ, 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 LM08 CGZ registered?

LM08 CGZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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