MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,573 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
surface corrosion nearside and offside chassis
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear
nearside and offside rear tyre treads getting low 3mm
offside door mirror cover damaged
offside front brake pads appear to be wearing thin
slight exhaust blow
slight play in offside rear track control arm ball joint
slight staining to nearside and offside door mirroer glass
stone chip in front screen
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear
nearside and offside rear tyre treads getting low 3mm
offside door mirror cover damaged
offside front brake pads appear to be wearing thin
slight exhaust blow
slight play in offside rear track control arm ball joint
slight staining to nearside and offside door mirroer glass
stone chip in front screen
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyre wear
LIGHT SCRATCHING TO FRONT SCREEN IN ZONE A
NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS LOOSE
OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO PERISH
OFFSIDE STEERING RACK BUSH DETERIOATED
OIL LEAKS
SLIGHT CHAFING TO NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE
SLIGHT LIFT IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS
SLIGHT LIFT IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR LOWER BALL JOINTS
STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN
UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
LIGHT SCRATCHING TO FRONT SCREEN IN ZONE A
NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS LOOSE
OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO PERISH
OFFSIDE STEERING RACK BUSH DETERIOATED
OIL LEAKS
SLIGHT CHAFING TO NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE
SLIGHT LIFT IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS
SLIGHT LIFT IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR LOWER BALL JOINTS
STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN
UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT
INNER EDGE OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN
INNER EDGE OF OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN
LIGHT SCRATCHING TO FRONT SCREEN IN ZONE (A)
OIL WEEPS FROM GEARBOX
SLIGHT CONTAMINATION TO OFFSIDE STEERING RACK BUSH
SLIGHT LIFT IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS
SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT ANTIROLL BAR INNER BUSHES
SLIGHT STAINING TO NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS
STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN
UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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H16 MGJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 H16 MGJ, 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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H16 MGJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 September 1998.
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