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A8 KXC

1999 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,641 mi
Last recorded103,641 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Ml103,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 KXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 103,641 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2023 103,545 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 103,444 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All under body suspension units suffering from corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2014 103,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

corrosion to n/s/f metal brake pipe

front brake flexi ferrols corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn heavily on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r indicator bulb fading

o/s/r tyre worn too legal limit of 1.6mm

oil on engine and gearbox

Pass 30 Dec 2013 102,106 miles

both front tyre bold on edges

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres close to legal limit on outer edge

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Fail 30 Dec 2013 102,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyre bold on edges

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres close to legal limit on outer edge

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2012 98,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 98,496 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 95,561 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

slight corrosion underbody brake pipes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2010 92,485 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 87,242 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 81,035 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 72,904 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 72,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A8 KXC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,243 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A8 KXC, 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 27 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 A8 KXC registered?

A8 KXC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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