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LM58 OBV

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

168,507 mi
Last recorded168,507 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 OBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 168,507 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 157,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 157,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 146,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop light changed position

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Dec 2022

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop light changed position

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2021 136,210 miles

offside front brake stone guard rattling

rear sections of front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2021 135,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working back up stop light working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside front brake stone guard rattling

rear sections of front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 126,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 119,044 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2 Jan 2019 108,305 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 108,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 98,161 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 98,160 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 69,031 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 79,162 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

water in ns wing mirror indicater

Fail 21 Dec 2015 79,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

water in ns wing mirror indicater

Pass 22 Dec 2014 70,170 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 70,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 59,447 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 59,447 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 41,669 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 25,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 25,328 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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LM58 OBV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LM58 OBV, 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 LM58 OBV registered?

LM58 OBV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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