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LO08 YMJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,079 mi
Last recorded177,079 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 YMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 177,079 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 177,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 175,905 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 168,338 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 163,993 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 158,871 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 154,095 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 154,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 126,484 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 126,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 108,996 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 108,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2017 104,718 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 91,357 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 73,670 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 64,919 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 64,917 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 52,525 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,974 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 49,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,109 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 46,108 miles

Front Upper registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Upper registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2011 40,619 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 YMJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LO08 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

LO08 YMJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 June 2008.

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