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LR08 GPO

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

169,785 mi
Last recorded169,785 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 GPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 169,785 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Small oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2026 169,762 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Small oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2025 164,776 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2025 164,776 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Underside of vehicle corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 160,322 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 159,801 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 156,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

rear suspension low

Fail 20 Jan 2023 156,447 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside front to back brake pipe attached to handbrake cable

rear suspension low

Pass 18 Feb 2022 149,641 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 149,639 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 146,955 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 139,630 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 128,192 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 125,334 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 125,328 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 118,382 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 113,728 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 113,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 94,503 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 94,503 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 84,723 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,996 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 74,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,284 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inside edge.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 65,284 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres worn low on inside edge.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,960 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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LR08 GPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LR08 GPO, 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 LR08 GPO registered?

LR08 GPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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