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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.

LD08 ESV black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass147,737 miles
  • 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

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass115,786 miles (+12,333)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    115,786 miles
    Test number
    304460447280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. 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
  13. Pass70,150 miles (+3,639)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,150 miles
    Test number
    596529167936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,511 miles (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,511 miles
    Test number
    935117575005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass54,592 miles (+6,792)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,592 miles
    Test number
    759088573088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,800 miles (+17,138)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,800 miles
    Test number
    676739082073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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