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LR57 BVZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Brown Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,892 mi
Last recorded88,892 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 BVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 88,892 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 84,848 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 84,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 73,975 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 59,377 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 57,043 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 53,810 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 53,810 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 49,080 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 39,407 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 39,407 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 36,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre getting low on thread

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,989 miles

Nearside Rear has a small cut in the sidewall

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,287 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult belt

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Nearside rear tyre is starting to crack

Offside rear tyre has a nail in it (Repairable if puncture)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 31,397 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre deep cut and a nail

Fail 24 Mar 2014 29,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre deep cut and a nail

Pass 21 Jan 2013 26,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 26,130 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 22,417 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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LR57 BVZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Brown with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LR57 BVZ, 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 LR57 BVZ registered?

LR57 BVZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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