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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

LP08 FWJMOT history

LP08 FWJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 193,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

LP08 FWJ silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
193,483 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 FWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 FWJ was last recorded at 193,483 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 14,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,223 miles · 2 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
14,260 miles
Average per year
11,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,483 miles
  • 2023 – 179,223 miles
  • 2022 – 169,450 miles
  • 2021 – 153,420 miles
  • 2020 – 141,929 miles
  • 2019 – 127,100 miles
  • 2018 – 111,541 miles
  • 2017 – 88,549 miles
  • 2016 – 69,603 miles
  • 2015 – 61,376 miles
  • 2014 – 54,257 miles
  • 2013 – 44,333 miles
  • 2012 – 33,219 miles
  • 2011 – 24,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,483 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear axle corroded

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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,483 miles (+14,260)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    193,483 miles
    Test number
    529816069349
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear axle corroded

  2. Pass179,223 miles (+9,773)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    179,223 miles
    Test number
    880644484244
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass169,450 miles (+16,030)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    169,450 miles
    Test number
    947681024760
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass153,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    153,420 miles
    Test number
    285499066513
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail153,420 miles (+11,491)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,420 miles
    Test number
    520663946601
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass141,929 miles (+14,829)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    141,929 miles
    Test number
    654765454143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,100 miles (+15,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    127,100 miles
    Test number
    132785156914
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass111,541 miles (+22,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,541 miles
    Test number
    381991930443
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass88,549 miles (+18,946)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,549 miles
    Test number
    190817972107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,603 miles (+8,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,603 miles
    Test number
    503671643472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass61,376 miles (+7,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,376 miles
    Test number
    336967635039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass54,257 miles (+9,924)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,257 miles
    Test number
    237761494065
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteVery slight leak of grease from nearside outer c/v boot

  13. Fail44,333 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,333 miles
    Test number
    148209633473
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront registration plate is starting to come adrift
    • NoteSlight leak of grease from nearside rear outer drive shaft joint boot

  14. Pass44,333 miles (+11,114)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,333 miles
    Test number
    879969433035
    • NoteFront registration plate is starting to come adrift
    • NoteSlight leak of grease from nearside rear outer drive shaft joint boot

  15. Pass33,219 miles (+8,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    33,219 miles
    Test number
    197850942012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass24,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    24,807 miles
    Test number
    958560511082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,807 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,807 miles
    Test number
    705340811023
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Questions about LP08 FWJ

Does LP08 FWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 FWJ expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 FWJ?
The MOT on LP08 FWJ expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 FWJ done?
LP08 FWJ was recorded at 193,483 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 11,587 miles a year.
Has LP08 FWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 FWJ has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LP08 FWJ 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 FWJ find?
LP08 FWJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; offside rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged, and 3 more.

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