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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

LB08 BBZMOT history

LB08 BBZ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 106,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2026
Mileage
106,869 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 BBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 BBZ was last recorded at 106,869 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 3,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,708 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,161 miles
Average per year
6,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,869 miles
  • 2024 – 103,708 miles
  • 2023 – 97,217 miles
  • 2022 – 88,407 miles
  • 2021 – 80,737 miles
  • 2020 – 70,529 miles
  • 2019 – 59,186 miles
  • 2018 – 57,639 miles
  • 2017 – 52,372 miles
  • 2016 – 46,597 miles
  • 2015 – 41,894 miles
  • 2014 – 31,695 miles
  • 2013 – 21,838 miles
  • 2012 – 14,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,869 miles
  • AdvisoryAll brake pipes have some rust
  • AdvisoryHand brake cables rusty

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,869 miles (+3,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    106,869 miles
    Test number
    623777897099
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes have some rust
    • AdvisoryHand brake cables rusty
  2. Pass103,708 miles (+6,491)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,708 miles
    Test number
    839305640176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes have slight rust
  3. Pass97,217 miles (+41)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,217 miles
    Test number
    237061794906
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess Rear Parking brake cables heavily corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail97,176 miles (+8,769)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,176 miles
    Test number
    518016702372
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass88,407 miles (+1,867)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,407 miles
    Test number
    872632082154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Pass86,540 miles (+5,803)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,540 miles
    Test number
    721186245639
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass80,737 miles (+10,208)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,737 miles
    Test number
    562839193356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,529 miles (+11,343)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,529 miles
    Test number
    257992624790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,186 miles (+1,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    59,186 miles
    Test number
    182399085207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass57,639 miles (+5,267)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,639 miles
    Test number
    114816852307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,372 miles (+5,775)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,372 miles
    Test number
    559001002527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,597 miles (+4,703)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    46,597 miles
    Test number
    541521486109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,894 miles
    Test number
    199140035420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,894 miles (+10,199)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,894 miles
    Test number
    739688125025
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  15. Pass31,695 miles (+9,857)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    31,695 miles
    Test number
    809744524076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,838 miles (+7,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    21,838 miles
    Test number
    799751523033
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass14,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    14,633 miles
    Test number
    165045322446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 BBZ

Does LB08 BBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 BBZ expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 BBZ?
The MOT on LB08 BBZ expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 BBZ done?
LB08 BBZ was recorded at 106,869 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 6,781 miles a year.
Has LB08 BBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 BBZ has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 BBZ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 BBZ find?
LB08 BBZ passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: all brake pipes have some rust; hand brake cables rusty.

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