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A8 SBL

2001 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,518 mi
Last recorded181,518 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml100,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 SBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 181,518 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 174,674 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 163,102 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 154,555 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 145,458 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 134,415 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 116,712 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 116,712 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 101,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 101,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 79,481 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 68,627 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 68,623 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

SUSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS REQUIRED AND POSS DISCS.?

Pass 5 Apr 2007 62,297 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 52,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 SBL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 100,132 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 A8 SBL, 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 25 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 SBL registered?

A8 SBL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is A8 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 SBL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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