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LS08 FKJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,564 mi
Last recorded121,564 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 FKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 121,564 miles

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

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

engine cover loose

park brake meets minimum requirments

power steering noisey

Pass 19 May 2025 113,346 miles

Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter weeping

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

tpm indicates fault

Pass 14 May 2024 106,845 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 106,845 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 98,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 93,107 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2021 84,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 82,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 82,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 79,130 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 79,130 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 71,314 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 63,301 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 52,504 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 51,947 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,401 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 41,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,645 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 31,638 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 26,673 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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LS08 FKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS08 FKJ, 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 LS08 FKJ registered?

LS08 FKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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