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SY08 LXB

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,817 mi
Last recorded109,817 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 LXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 109,817 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 104,351 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 104,217 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 104,191 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 101,109 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 96,958 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 92,955 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2020 92,921 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2019 84,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

not all brake lights are working

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 31 May 2019 84,116 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

not all brake lights are working

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 77,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 77,028 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking Front to offside rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 73,318 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake slight binding

Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 59,240 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,754 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 54,754 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,612 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 41,014 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,678 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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SY08 LXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY08 LXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY08 LXB registered?

SY08 LXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SY08 LXB safe to buy?

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