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J1 BNT

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,367 mi
Last recorded134,367 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 BNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 134,367 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 131,281 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 128,505 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 125,577 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 122,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 120,728 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 117,901 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 112,421 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 109,428 miles

Both rear tyres and o/s/f on inner edges treads uneven

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe across rear sub-frame and 2 front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 106,151 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe across rear sub-frame (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

both rear and o/s/f tyres are slightly uneven in tread on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2015 102,167 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe across rear sub-frame (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 96,859 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 90,218 miles

slight movement in the front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 30 Aug 2012 79,606 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,070 miles

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

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

o/s/r hand brake effort slightly low.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 61,818 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 57,449 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 55,602 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 50,414 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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J1 BNT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J1 BNT, 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 J1 BNT registered?

J1 BNT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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