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LT08 UXY

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,582 mi
Last recorded179,582 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 179,582 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 160,300 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 156,221 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3.5mm, perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/transmisson (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake performance weak.

Rear Rear propellor shaft centre bearing rubber deteriorated and worn.

Fail 25 May 2023 155,976 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3.5mm, perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/transmisson (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake performance weak.

Rear Rear propellor shaft centre bearing rubber deteriorated and worn.

Pass 8 Jun 2022 150,051 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 143,011 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 138,206 miles

Parking brake just meets requirements.

Fail 26 May 2020 138,078 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake effort just meets requirements.

Pass 16 May 2019 129,383 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 129,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 121,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 121,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 111,867 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advise (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advise (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate damaged.

n/s repeater lamp damaged.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 99,881 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 99,881 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,256 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 69,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,403 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 56,356 miles

Front brake pads worn to around 3mm

Front reg plate slightly damaged

both front tyres worn slightly on the inner and outter edges

Fail 12 Mar 2013 56,356 miles

Front brake pads worn to around 3mm

Front reg plate slightly damaged

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

both front tyres worn slightly on the inner and outter edges

Pass 12 Mar 2012 45,416 miles

n/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn down to 2mm

Pass 8 Mar 2011 32,379 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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LT08 UXY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LT08 UXY, 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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LT08 UXY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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