
Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc
LL08 OCEMOT history
LL08 OCE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 12 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 188,836 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 188,836 mi
- At MOT on 15 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 14,378 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL08 OCE
- 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 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL08 OCE was last recorded at 188,836 miles on 15 Sept 2022, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 188,816 miles · 12 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 20 miles
- Average per year
- 14,378 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 188,836 miles
- 2021 – 173,774 miles
- 2020 – 159,288 miles
- 2019 – 146,614 miles
- 2018 – 123,889 miles
- 2017 – 105,617 miles
- 2016 – 78,028 miles
- 2015 – 72,169 miles
- 2014 – 61,604 miles
- 2013 – 49,153 miles
- 2012 – 39,334 miles
- 2011 – 26,372 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both out to rear flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 29 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,836 miles (+20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 188,836 miles
- Test number
- 259571120125
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both out to rear flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
Fail188,816 miles (+15,042)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,816 miles
- Test number
- 685836556691
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. 295/45/19/113y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine MIL lamp on.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both out to rear flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass173,774 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 173,774 miles
- Test number
- 679265957150
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail173,770 miles (+14,482)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,770 miles
- Test number
- 402803882199
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass159,288 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 159,288 miles
- Test number
- 731090340540
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail159,280 miles (+12,666)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,280 miles
- Test number
- 872177045445
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 295/45R19 113Y (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, nail in tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySmell of fuel fumes inside cab
Pass146,614 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 146,614 miles
- Test number
- 338291361745
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail146,608 miles (+4)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,608 miles
- Test number
- 657940554612
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail146,604 miles (+22,715)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,604 miles
- Test number
- 673123905253
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various visible (1.1.11 (c))
Pass123,889 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 123,889 miles
- Test number
- 204861043303
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to wear indicators and scrubbed off on inner edges
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn tom legal limit of 1.6mm
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber damp
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail123,888 miles (+18,271)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,888 miles
- Test number
- 876495743153
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to wear indicators and scrubbed off on inner edges
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn tom legal limit of 1.6mm
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber damp
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass105,617 miles (+27,589)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 105,617 miles
- Test number
- 966878011673
- AdvisoryParking brake pedal has little reserve travel
Pass78,028 miles (+5,859)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 78,028 miles
- Test number
- 270314618097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,169 miles (+10,565)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 72,169 miles
- Test number
- 388939835114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,604 miles (+12,451)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 61,604 miles
- Test number
- 466308644164
- 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)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass49,153 miles (+9,819)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 49,153 miles
- Test number
- 708460853162
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass39,334 miles (+12,962)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 39,334 miles
- Test number
- 378981762120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,372 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 26,372 miles
- Test number
- 256969541168
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteCuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall
- NoteFound 450ml can of wd-40 in engine bay removed for saftey
- NoteN/s/f tyre low on inner and outer edges
- NoteO/s/f tyre low on inner and outer edges
Questions about LL08 OCE
- Does LL08 OCE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL08 OCE expired on 14 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL08 OCE?
- The MOT on LL08 OCE expired on 14 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL08 OCE done?
- LL08 OCE was recorded at 188,836 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2022, an average of 14,378 miles a year.
- Has LL08 OCE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL08 OCE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on LL08 OCE 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 LL08 OCE find?
- LL08 OCE passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; oil leak, but not excessive engine.; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both out to rear flexible hoses..
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