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LT08 OTL

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,774 mi
Last recorded130,774 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 OTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 130,774 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 120,735 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 111,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,255 miles

Front Suspension weak

Pass 20 May 2016 82,789 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 74,716 miles

all lower ball joints corroded

both rear tyres close to limit

nsr and nsf tyres cut walls

Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,465 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

small cuts on nearside rear inner tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,243 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,449 miles

nsr tyre on limit inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,976 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 33,814 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 33,814 miles

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

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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LT08 OTL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LT08 OTL, 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 LT08 OTL registered?

LT08 OTL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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