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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

LR08 XZWMOT history

LR08 XZW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 18 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 147,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LR08 XZW silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
147,117 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XZW
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
18 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XZW was last recorded at 147,117 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 1,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,457 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,660 miles
Average per year
8,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,117 miles
  • 2024 – 145,457 miles
  • 2023 – 141,531 miles
  • 2022 – 136,824 miles
  • 2021 – 123,731 miles
  • 2020 – 121,280 miles
  • 2019 – 114,795 miles
  • 2018 – 106,925 miles
  • 2017 – 97,455 miles
  • 2016 – 90,724 miles
  • 2015 – 85,303 miles
  • 2014 – 64,380 miles
  • 2012 – 44,886 miles
  • 2011 – 30,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,117 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,117 miles (+1,660)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    147,117 miles
    Test number
    124911090678
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass145,457 miles (+3,926)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,457 miles
    Test number
    225847038360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,531 miles (+4,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    141,531 miles
    Test number
    108101432323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass136,824 miles (+13,093)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,824 miles
    Test number
    760981584277
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass123,731 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,731 miles
    Test number
    232192462155
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail123,731 miles (+2,451)3 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,731 miles
    Test number
    280861278521
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass121,280 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,280 miles
    Test number
    815381694285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,795 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,795 miles
    Test number
    657695448042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail114,772 miles (+7,847)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,772 miles
    Test number
    110448496469
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass106,925 miles (+9,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,925 miles
    Test number
    801283283951
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass97,455 miles (+6,731)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,455 miles
    Test number
    124230833361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,724 miles (+5,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,724 miles
    Test number
    401562045267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil + casing rusty at the top (2.7.3)
  13. Pass85,303 miles (+5,911)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,303 miles
    Test number
    811356625041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,392 miles (+15,012)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,392 miles
    Test number
    416697375097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,380 miles (+19,494)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,380 miles
    Test number
    157508474458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,886 miles (+14,324)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,886 miles
    Test number
    258229442451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass30,562 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,562 miles
    Test number
    897335921160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,392 miles
    Test number
    128604181009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 XZW

Does LR08 XZW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XZW is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XZW?
The MOT on LR08 XZW is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 XZW done?
LR08 XZW was recorded at 147,117 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 8,039 miles a year.
Has LR08 XZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XZW has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 XZW 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 XZW find?
LR08 XZW passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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