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LM57 DVT

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,524 mi
Last recorded92,524 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 DVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 92,524 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2022 85,205 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 75,135 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 75,135 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 70,818 miles

Front bonnet wont stay open securely

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a series of cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or chords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 70,817 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Front bonnet wont stay open securely

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a series of cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or chords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 69,785 miles

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

Central Rear rear sub frame full of mud unable to carry out a full inpection

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 69,784 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear rear sub frame full of mud unable to carry out a full inpection

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 68,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to brake surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to brake surface (3.5.1i)

Underside of car dirty

Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,470 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded. (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded. (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 64,424 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade deteriated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 64,415 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade deteriated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 60,859 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,570 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 44,491 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,569 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 28,410 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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LM57 DVT 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 76.5%.

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 LM57 DVT, 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 LM57 DVT registered?

LM57 DVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is LM57 DVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 DVT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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