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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

LR08 GPOMOT history

LR08 GPO is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 169,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

LR08 GPO blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
169,785 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GPO was last recorded at 169,785 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,762 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
8,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,785 miles
  • 2025 – 164,776 miles
  • 2024 – 160,322 miles
  • 2023 – 159,801 miles
  • 2022 – 149,641 miles
  • 2021 – 146,955 miles
  • 2020 – 139,630 miles
  • 2019 – 128,192 miles
  • 2018 – 125,334 miles
  • 2017 – 118,382 miles
  • 2016 – 113,728 miles
  • 2015 – 94,503 miles
  • 2014 – 84,723 miles
  • 2013 – 74,996 miles
  • 2012 – 65,284 miles
  • 2011 – 52,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,785 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySmall oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear suspension low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,785 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    169,785 miles
    Test number
    866861613890
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak

  2. Fail169,762 miles (+4,986)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,762 miles
    Test number
    810282719318
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak

  3. Pass164,776 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    164,776 miles
    Test number
    960887953595
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  4. Fail164,776 miles (+4,454)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,776 miles
    Test number
    687406516885
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  5. Pass160,322 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    160,322 miles
    Test number
    525042905400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,801 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    159,801 miles
    Test number
    784445223012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,447 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    156,447 miles
    Test number
    613580127292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension low

  8. Fail156,447 miles (+6,806)1 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,447 miles
    Test number
    725821890974
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front to back brake pipe attached to handbrake cable
    • AdvisoryRear suspension low

  9. Pass149,641 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    149,641 miles
    Test number
    868173648782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail149,639 miles (+2,684)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,639 miles
    Test number
    593078433134
    • MajorBrake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass146,955 miles (+7,325)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    146,955 miles
    Test number
    750228497396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,630 miles (+11,438)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    139,630 miles
    Test number
    916409443527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,192 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    128,192 miles
    Test number
    656699961670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    125,334 miles
    Test number
    499628762896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail125,328 miles (+6,946)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,328 miles
    Test number
    334623853333
    • MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass118,382 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    118,382 miles
    Test number
    593839430880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,728 miles
    Test number
    593994601129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail113,728 miles (+19,225)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,728 miles
    Test number
    722511309880
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass94,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,503 miles
    Test number
    843853975613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail94,503 miles (+9,780)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,503 miles
    Test number
    378184181807
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass84,723 miles (+9,727)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,723 miles
    Test number
    205835154267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,996 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,996 miles
    Test number
    967009333220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,924 miles (+9,640)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,924 miles
    Test number
    497765933258
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass65,284 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,284 miles
    Test number
    125455032256
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on inside edge.

  25. Fail65,284 miles (+12,324)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,284 miles
    Test number
    419425632248
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on inside edge.

  26. Pass52,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,960 miles
    Test number
    499897251224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 GPO

Does LR08 GPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 GPO is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GPO?
The MOT on LR08 GPO is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 GPO done?
LR08 GPO was recorded at 169,785 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 8,034 miles a year.
Has LR08 GPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GPO has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 GPO 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 LR08 GPO find?
LR08 GPO passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: central front prop shaft bearing has slight play; front hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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