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PX08 LPZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,684 mi
Last recorded123,684 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 LPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 123,684 miles

EML IS ON

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 119,489 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 114,055 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 112,522 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 112,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 107,160 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from coller oil pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both juddering on screen and noisey. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 107,157 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from coller oil pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both juddering on screen and noisey. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 103,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,831 miles

Front height sensors seized

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear height sensors seized and split

brake pad warning light int on

park brake cables split and collapsing

Fail 6 Oct 2020 98,818 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front height sensors seized

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear height sensors seized and split

brake pad warning light int on

park brake cables split and collapsing

Pass 16 May 2019 93,434 miles

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

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

Nearside park brake cable collapsed

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside park brake cable collapsed

Pass 17 May 2018 85,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undershields fitted

Fail 16 May 2018 85,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure main beam bulb not correctly fitted insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undershields fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 83,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 83,331 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 75,316 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both main brake pipes above fuel tank have slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,129 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 68,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 62,213 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 61,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,439 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,566 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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PX08 LPZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PX08 LPZ, 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 PX08 LPZ registered?

PX08 LPZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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