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LM08 EBG

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,702 mi
Last recorded150,702 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 EBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 150,702 miles

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

Engine covers & under trays fitted limiting view to testable items.

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 146,557 miles

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

Lower engine cover & under sheets fitted.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 146,557 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Lower engine cover & under sheets fitted.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 127,579 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 127,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2019 102,222 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2019 102,222 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 95,470 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 95,470 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 92,609 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,498 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear brake pipes corroded but unable to get to corrosion to assess fully due to plastic covers. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 87,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear brake pipes corroded but unable to get to corrosion to assess fully due to plastic covers. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside dipped beam has correct pattern but appears dimmer than Nearside beam.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 78,178 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,920 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 51,995 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 41,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 41,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 34,316 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 34,308 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 85,729 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

offside rear indicator heavily faded

Pass 31 May 2011 23,600 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 23,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 12,537 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 12,537 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 EBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EBG, 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 EBG registered?

LM08 EBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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