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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

LD08 AXVMOT history

LD08 AXV is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 131,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

LD08 AXV blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
131,201 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 AXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 AXV was last recorded at 131,201 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 2,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,953 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,248 miles
Average per year
8,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,201 miles
  • 2024 – 128,953 miles
  • 2023 – 124,515 miles
  • 2019 – 91,454 miles
  • 2018 – 83,872 miles
  • 2016 – 71,735 miles
  • 2014 – 49,967 miles
  • 2013 – 34,086 miles
  • 2012 – 20,847 miles
  • 2011 – 6,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,201 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • O/S Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,201 miles (+2,248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    131,201 miles
    Test number
    304933864277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass128,953 miles (+4,438)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,953 miles
    Test number
    712059868431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  3. Pass124,515 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,515 miles
    Test number
    690303927074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail124,500 miles (+33,046)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,500 miles
    Test number
    674923376920
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass91,454 miles (+7,582)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,454 miles
    Test number
    676428777002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,872 miles (+12,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,872 miles
    Test number
    789587767828
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  7. Pass71,735 miles (+9,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,735 miles
    Test number
    521805046843
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass62,479 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,479 miles
    Test number
    569633344049
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/S Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Unable to inspect ball joint dust cover fully due to amount of silicon around ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  9. Fail62,479 miles (+12,512)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,479 miles
    Test number
    550980924994
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/S Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
  10. Pass49,967 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    49,967 miles
    Test number
    556695324315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,825 miles (+15,739)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,825 miles
    Test number
    588256414395
    • FailureNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil level low
  12. Pass34,086 miles (+13,239)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,086 miles
    Test number
    246828373188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,847 miles (+14,789)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    20,847 miles
    Test number
    175066532113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass6,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    6,058 miles
    Test number
    245722281007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail6,058 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,058 miles
    Test number
    626482081045
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LD08 AXV

Does LD08 AXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 AXV expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 AXV?
The MOT on LD08 AXV expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 AXV done?
LD08 AXV was recorded at 131,201 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 8,629 miles a year.
Has LD08 AXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 AXV has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 AXV 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 LD08 AXV find?
LD08 AXV passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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