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A10 AUJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,815 mi
Last recorded159,815 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 AUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 159,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 146,378 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

park brake travel @max travel distance

Fail 15 Nov 2008 146,378 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

park brake travel @max travel distance

Pass 3 Nov 2007 136,505 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers side rear tyre very low tread depth

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2006 121,709 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate damaged

tail gate shocks in operative

Fail 4 Nov 2006 121,709 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate damaged

tail gate shocks in operative

Pass 23 Sep 2005 112,315 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?

Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
81,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,032
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22,074
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,608
Registration plate lamp not working 19,483
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A10 AUJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 104,424 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Ml fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 27,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A10 AUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A10 AUJ registered?

A10 AUJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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