MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING ON THE INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERBODY ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING ON THE INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERBODY ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WEARING ON THE INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERBODY ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WEARING ON THE INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERBODY ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front slight play inner arm
Offside Front slight play in inner arm
oil leak
Nearside Front slight play inner arm
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front slight play in inner arm
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
oil leak
nearside rear steel brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
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K777 DNA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 K777 DNA, 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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K777 DNA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 November 1998.
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