Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc
LP08 GVWMOT history
LP08 GVW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 164,296 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 May 2026
- Mileage
- 164,296 mi
- At MOT on 10 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,994 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 GVW
- 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 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 GVW was last recorded at 164,296 miles on 10 May 2025, 3,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 161,095 miles · 10 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,201 miles
- Average per year
- 8,994 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 164,296 miles
- 2024 – 161,095 miles
- 2023 – 154,855 miles
- 2021 – 139,182 miles
- 2020 – 130,195 miles
- 2019 – 123,631 miles
- 2018 – 115,912 miles
- 2017 – 105,573 miles
- 2016 – 93,862 miles
- 2015 – 83,407 miles
- 2014 – 73,261 miles
- 2013 – 60,779 miles
- 2012 – 48,300 miles
- 2011 – 40,015 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,296 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Hand brake efficiency low just passed on brake test.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Oil leak From engine compartment in between engine and gearbox.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,296 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2026
- Odometer
- 164,296 miles
- Test number
- 471609737990
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail164,296 miles (+3,201)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,296 miles
- Test number
- 474651387065
- Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass161,095 miles (+6,240)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2025
- Odometer
- 161,095 miles
- Test number
- 585844509538
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass154,855 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 154,855 miles
- Test number
- 534970161727
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail154,855 miles (+15,673)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,855 miles
- Test number
- 950119455821
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass139,182 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 139,182 miles
- Test number
- 765844891183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,182 miles (+8,987)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,182 miles
- Test number
- 523023653887
- Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass130,195 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 130,195 miles
- Test number
- 579296913733
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail130,192 miles (+6,561)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,192 miles
- Test number
- 550215101897
- MajorCentral Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,631 miles (+130)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 123,631 miles
- Test number
- 171896466240
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Fail123,501 miles (+7,589)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,501 miles
- Test number
- 351248734434
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Pass115,912 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 115,912 miles
- Test number
- 722134072871
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,909 miles (+10,336)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,909 miles
- Test number
- 143291102094
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Pass105,573 miles (+188)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 105,573 miles
- Test number
- 342244330627
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Hand brake efficiency low just passed on brake test.
- AdvisoryOil leak From engine compartment in between engine and gearbox.
Fail105,385 miles (+11,523)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,385 miles
- Test number
- 151880608340
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Hand brake efficiency low just passed on brake test.
- AdvisoryOil leak From engine compartment in between engine and gearbox.
Pass93,862 miles (+10,455)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 93,862 miles
- Test number
- 558217628772
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly stepped on edges
Pass83,407 miles (+10,146)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 83,407 miles
- Test number
- 366796635197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,261 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,261 miles
- Test number
- 446553344190
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass73,261 miles (+12,482)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 73,261 miles
- Test number
- 535443944182
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass60,779 miles (+12,479)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 60,779 miles
- Test number
- 128354943151
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass48,300 miles (+8,285)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2013
- Odometer
- 48,300 miles
- Test number
- 826389242181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,015 miles (+1,299)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 40,015 miles
- Test number
- 718143161260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,716 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 38,716 miles
- Test number
- 418474141154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP08 GVW
- Does LP08 GVW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP08 GVW expired on 9 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 GVW?
- The MOT on LP08 GVW expired on 9 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP08 GVW done?
- LP08 GVW was recorded at 164,296 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2025, an average of 8,994 miles a year.
- Has LP08 GVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 GVW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP08 GVW 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 GVW find?
- LP08 GVW passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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