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LO08 GOE

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,828 mi
Last recorded122,828 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 GOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 122,828 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 122,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 116,092 miles

The offside handbrake effort is low compared to the nearside

The offside rear tyre tread is worn close to the legal minimum tread depth

Pass 22 Nov 2023 109,710 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to minimum tread depth

The offside handbrake effort is nearly 50% less than the nearside

Pass 2 Dec 2022 105,714 miles

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

Offside Front driving lamp(s) have 33% inoperative

The park brake efficiency is operating close to the legal limit. It appears the brakes are ready for service/repairs

Fail 2 Dec 2022 105,714 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front driving lamp(s) have 33% inoperative

The park brake efficiency is operating close to the legal limit. It appears the brakes are ready for service/repairs

Pass 2 Dec 2021 102,471 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 98,989 miles

Front bonnet support struts do not maintain the bonnet in the open position.

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

Offside Front DRL's have 20% of their lamps inoperative

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 98,985 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front bonnet support struts do not maintain the bonnet in the open position.

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

Offside Front DRL's have 20% of their lamps inoperative

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel bearings unable to fully assess due to a binding wheel

Pass 21 May 2019 89,302 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 83,794 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 76,177 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 63,312 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 51,212 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 50,377 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 48,014 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 47,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 36,940 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 28,556 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 28,073 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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LO08 GOE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GOE, 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 GOE registered?

LO08 GOE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LO08 GOE safe to buy?

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