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LO08 GKF

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,464 mi
Last recorded183,464 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 GKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 183,464 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2024 181,144 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 166,108 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 166,108 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 156,538 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2021 144,400 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 133,544 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 125,472 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 120,534 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 120,530 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 112,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 99,683 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 89,649 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 89,649 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 79,585 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 3 Dec 2013 70,483 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,016 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,788 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 49,200 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 49,200 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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LO08 GKF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LO08 GKF, 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 LO08 GKF registered?

LO08 GKF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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