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M19 LVM

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

248,612 mi
Last recorded248,612 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 LVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 248,612 miles

Engine cover /Under trays fitted

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

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

Over all under body corrosion

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 242,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2023 237,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 225,072 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 209,475 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 174,404 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 136,164 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 136,144 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 98,045 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 98,045 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 77,886 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit X2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 66,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,407 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 44,311 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 33,692 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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M19 LVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M19 LVM, 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 M19 LVM registered?

M19 LVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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