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LS08 NWV

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,157 mi
Last recorded49,157 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 NWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 49,157 miles

Brake pedal rubber anti-slip provision has worn smooth

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 49,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal rubber anti-slip provision has worn smooth

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 48,527 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

heater plug warning lamp illuminated

Fail 21 Jan 2020 48,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

heater plug warning lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Jan 2019 46,164 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,974 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,418 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,998 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 30,345 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 24,863 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,885 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 20,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 15,198 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 NWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LS08 NWV, 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 NWV registered?

LS08 NWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is LS08 NWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 NWV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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