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LR57 BXD

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,023 mi
Last recorded171,023 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 BXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 171,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 168,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 168,278 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 164,535 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 158,063 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 149,260 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 137,172 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 136,806 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring broken n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 127,003 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 126,989 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 123,555 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 116,774 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 103,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 89,654 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Dec 2012 89,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Dec 2011 74,611 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 59,654 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 59,654 miles

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

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 BXD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LR57 BXD, 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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LR57 BXD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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