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LS08 FKX

2008 Mercedes Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,888 mi
Last recorded162,888 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Ml90,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 FKX
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 162,888 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 151,314 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 144,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 135,416 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2017 125,424 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 116,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 110,385 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 110,385 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 90,846 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 90,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 64,523 miles

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

split in n/s rear tyre wall

Fail 9 Oct 2013 64,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

split in n/s rear tyre wall

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 44,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 41,452 miles

Misting of oil at both rack boots

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

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear bottom ball joint is creaking

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Tow ball not fitted

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 41,452 miles

Misting of oil at both rack boots

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

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear bottom ball joint is creaking

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Tow ball not fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,631 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Ml?

Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 259 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
259
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Stop lamp not working 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Registration plate lamp not working 45
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LS08 FKX is a 2008 Mercedes Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 90,468 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 Ml fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS08 FKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LS08 FKX registered?

LS08 FKX is a 2008 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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