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DEZ 6571

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,202 mi
Last recorded131,202 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 6571
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 131,202 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2012 131,202 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 123,887 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 123,866 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 118,007 miles

rear discs pitted not too bad advise drive to clean

Pass 27 Aug 2009 113,010 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 112,793 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 106,761 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 106,761 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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DEZ 6571 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 DEZ 6571, 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 DEZ 6571 registered?

DEZ 6571 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is DEZ 6571 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEZ 6571 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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