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W8 LHS

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,390 mi
Last recorded173,390 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 LHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 173,390 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Feb 2023 173,387 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2022 164,602 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jan 2021 157,548 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jan 2021 157,548 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jan 2020 155,520 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 120,230 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 120,230 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 108,385 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 95,789 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 82,813 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 35,580 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn

Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight bind from n/s/r wheel

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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W8 LHS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W8 LHS, 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 W8 LHS registered?

W8 LHS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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