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WF08 LFY

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,244 mi
Last recorded153,244 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 LFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 153,244 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 153,244 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 140,636 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 140,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 131,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 126,418 miles

Although the parking brake passed the test ,it is not as good as these cars usually are

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 126,418 miles

Although the parking brake passed the test ,it is not as good as these cars usually are

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 99,783 miles

Although the handbrake passed the efficiency test ,it is not as good as it should be, advise inspection

Exhaust emits a small amount of smoke during test, please monitor

Offside Rear Shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 24 Feb 2017 72,634 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 72,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,035 miles

parking brake release lever incomplete,but does not affect operation

Pass 19 Jan 2015 40,327 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 35,853 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,781 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 29,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 23,849 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 23,849 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,704 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 19,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WF08 LFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WF08 LFY, 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 WF08 LFY registered?

WF08 LFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is WF08 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF08 LFY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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