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LY57 JUV

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,074 mi
Last recorded117,074 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 JUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 117,074 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 115,620 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 111,181 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE DISCS RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 109,206 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 105,911 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 101,802 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 96,828 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 91,845 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 91,845 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,074 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 78,859 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,699 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 72,462 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,916 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 60,851 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,481 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,042 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LY57 JUV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LY57 JUV, 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 LY57 JUV registered?

LY57 JUV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is LY57 JUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY57 JUV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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