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LM08 GVU

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,177 mi
Last recorded124,177 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 124,177 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 123,863 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slight wear inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 118,338 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 118,338 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 112,554 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 109,270 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS Wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 100,614 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 11 May 2018 93,895 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre bald outside edge. cords not exposed

Pass 16 Feb 2017 87,295 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 87,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 77,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 77,691 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 68,063 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,611 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,053 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 56,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,454 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,133 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 GVU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GVU, 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 GVU registered?

LM08 GVU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is LM08 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 GVU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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