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LM08 YKJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,993 mi
Last recorded140,993 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 140,993 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 133,132 miles

nearside rear hand brake cable heavily corroded

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2021 133,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear hand brake cable heavily corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2020 118,768 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 118,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 98,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/45/20 Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/45/20 Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/45/20 Y (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 5 May 2017 88,620 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 88,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ?no water (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 77,652 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,980 miles

Both front tyre treads worn smooth on edges

Both rear tyre treads low 3mm

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

No kick up on NS headlamp, set for continental use.

OSR hanbrake cable corroding slightly

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 66,980 miles

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

Both front tyre treads worn smooth on edges

Both rear tyre treads low 3mm

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

No kick up on NS headlamp, set for continental use.

OSR hanbrake cable corroding slightly

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 55,185 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/b both front tyres worn low on outer edges.

n/b n/s/r park brake cable outer casing in poor condition.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 55,185 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/b both front tyres worn low on outer edges.

n/b n/s/r park brake cable outer casing in poor condition.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,145 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 30,529 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,283 miles

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

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 YKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LM08 YKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM08 YKJ registered?

LM08 YKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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