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LP08 FXK

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,223 mi
Last recorded165,223 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 FXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 165,223 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 137,826 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 127,582 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 127,582 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 125,628 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 123,170 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 123,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged parking brake cable corroded/damaged affecting operation (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 118,096 miles

glow plug light illuminated

Fail 12 Mar 2021 118,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

glow plug light illuminated

Pass 20 Mar 2020 113,147 miles

o/s/r shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Pass 20 Mar 2020 113,147 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 110,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

glow plug light on dash

Pass 7 Sep 2018 95,643 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 85,467 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front and rear brake discs lipped quite badly

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2016 76,980 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 76,960 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres getting very low on edges

covers on outer sills

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,037 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 69,037 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,893 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 48,337 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 48,337 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,325 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,503 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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LP08 FXK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LP08 FXK, 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 LP08 FXK registered?

LP08 FXK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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