
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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes have some rust
- AdvisoryHand brake cables rusty
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.
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass80,737 miles (+10,208)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 80,737 miles
- Test number
- 562839193356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,529 miles (+11,343)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 70,529 miles
- Test number
- 257992624790
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass57,639 miles (+5,267)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 57,639 miles
- Test number
- 114816852307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,372 miles (+5,775)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 52,372 miles
- Test number
- 559001002527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,597 miles (+4,703)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 46,597 miles
- Test number
- 541521486109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,894 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 41,894 miles
- Test number
- 199140035420
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass31,695 miles (+9,857)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 31,695 miles
- Test number
- 809744524076
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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