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LR08 XZW

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,117 mi
Last recorded147,117 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 XZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 147,117 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 145,457 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 141,531 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 136,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 123,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 123,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 121,280 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 114,795 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 114,772 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 106,925 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 97,455 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 90,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil + casing rusty at the top (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 85,303 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,392 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,380 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 44,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 30,562 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,392 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 XZW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LR08 XZW, 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 XZW registered?

LR08 XZW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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The MOT history for LR08 XZW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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