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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

LP08 EDUMOT history

LP08 EDU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 166,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LP08 EDU black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
166,851 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 EDU
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
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 EDU was last recorded at 166,851 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,834 miles · 24 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
9,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,851 miles
  • 2025 – 163,090 miles
  • 2024 – 159,342 miles
  • 2023 – 154,968 miles
  • 2022 – 150,953 miles
  • 2021 – 145,530 miles
  • 2020 – 139,481 miles
  • 2019 – 124,852 miles
  • 2018 – 108,478 miles
  • 2017 – 94,282 miles
  • 2016 – 78,186 miles
  • 2015 – 70,231 miles
  • 2014 – 62,440 miles
  • 2013 – 52,686 miles
  • 2012 – 42,274 miles
  • 2011 – 30,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,851 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,851 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    166,851 miles
    Test number
    521215559065
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail166,834 miles (+3,744)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,834 miles
    Test number
    709935356755
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass163,090 miles (+3,748)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    163,090 miles
    Test number
    719956387920
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))

  4. Pass159,342 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    159,342 miles
    Test number
    476111547664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Fail159,326 miles (+4,358)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,326 miles
    Test number
    584923234255
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Pass154,968 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    154,968 miles
    Test number
    859635991739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,953 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    150,953 miles
    Test number
    613984469639
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail150,935 miles (+5,405)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,935 miles
    Test number
    760026958562
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass145,530 miles (+6,049)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    145,530 miles
    Test number
    473507617767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,481 miles (+14,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    139,481 miles
    Test number
    704884007707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass124,852 miles (+16,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,852 miles
    Test number
    383804898553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass108,478 miles (+14,196)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    108,478 miles
    Test number
    612912130908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,282 miles (+16,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,282 miles
    Test number
    818320801694
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass78,186 miles (+2,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,186 miles
    Test number
    929273305174
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine cover fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

  15. Pass76,146 miles (+5,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,146 miles
    Test number
    784933731568
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass70,231 miles (+7,791)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,231 miles
    Test number
    215669606391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass62,440 miles (+9,754)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,440 miles
    Test number
    897125554235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,686 miles (+331)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,686 miles
    Test number
    539320943260
    • NoteOil leak on engine.
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to underside.

  19. Fail52,355 miles (+10,081)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,355 miles
    Test number
    637106223266
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)
    • NoteOil leak on engine.
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to underside.

  20. Pass42,274 miles (+11,367)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,274 miles
    Test number
    865496382104
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass30,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,907 miles
    Test number
    276080581487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 EDU

Does LP08 EDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 EDU is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 EDU?
The MOT on LP08 EDU is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 EDU done?
LP08 EDU was recorded at 166,851 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 9,013 miles a year.
Has LP08 EDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 EDU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 EDU 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 LP08 EDU find?
LP08 EDU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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