
Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc
LD08 ESVMOT history
LD08 ESV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 147,737 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 147,737 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,754 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 ESV
- 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
- 12 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 ESV was last recorded at 147,737 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 147,674 miles · 18 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 63 miles
- Average per year
- 7,754 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,737 miles
- 2025 – 133,496 miles
- 2024 – 115,786 miles
- 2023 – 103,453 miles
- 2022 – 97,509 miles
- 2021 – 94,520 miles
- 2020 – 91,784 miles
- 2019 – 88,301 miles
- 2018 – 82,811 miles
- 2017 – 75,348 miles
- 2016 – 70,150 miles
- 2015 – 66,511 miles
- 2014 – 60,864 miles
- 2013 – 54,592 miles
- 2012 – 47,800 miles
- 2011 – 30,662 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres have uneven wear to inner edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades slightly deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Full MOT history
18 tests since 16 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,737 miles (+63)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 147,737 miles
- Test number
- 686402773627
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres have uneven wear to inner edges
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail147,674 miles (+14,178)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,674 miles
- Test number
- 934785137849
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres have uneven wear to inner edges
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,496 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2026
- Odometer
- 133,496 miles
- Test number
- 479162409585
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail133,496 miles (+17,710)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,496 miles
- Test number
- 220862897042
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass115,786 miles (+12,333)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2025
- Odometer
- 115,786 miles
- Test number
- 304460447280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,453 miles (+5,944)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 103,453 miles
- Test number
- 403028078558
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass97,509 miles (+2,989)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 97,509 miles
- Test number
- 310524966123
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass94,520 miles (+2,736)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 94,520 miles
- Test number
- 939604771691
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play Centre prop bearing gaiter split (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Pass91,784 miles (+3,483)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 91,784 miles
- Test number
- 508746993133
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around power steering pipes (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre rubber housing starting to split (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,301 miles (+5,490)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 88,301 miles
- Test number
- 255010724084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside rear indicator light working intermitely at time of test
Pass82,811 miles (+7,463)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 82,811 miles
- Test number
- 570285025088
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some underside components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass75,348 miles (+5,198)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 75,348 miles
- Test number
- 527554089795
- AdvisoryNearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear
- AdvisoryOffside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear
Pass70,150 miles (+3,639)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 70,150 miles
- Test number
- 596529167936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,511 miles (+5,647)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 66,511 miles
- Test number
- 935117575005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,864 miles (+6,272)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 60,864 miles
- Test number
- 197126064099
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass54,592 miles (+6,792)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 54,592 miles
- Test number
- 759088573088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,800 miles (+17,138)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 47,800 miles
- Test number
- 676739082073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,662 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 30,662 miles
- Test number
- 299027341065
- NoteAll tyres getting low and worn on edges
Questions about LD08 ESV
- Does LD08 ESV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 ESV is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 ESV?
- The MOT on LD08 ESV is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD08 ESV done?
- LD08 ESV was recorded at 147,737 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 7,754 miles a year.
- Has LD08 ESV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 ESV has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD08 ESV 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 ESV find?
- LD08 ESV passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: both front tyres have uneven wear to inner edges; both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.
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