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KMS 918E

2000 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,558 mi
Last recorded138,558 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml101,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMS 918E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 138,558 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 138,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2011 129,725 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 129,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 118,670 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

auto tran fluid leak rad area

both front brake lipped

brake pipes at rear corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2010 118,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

auto tran fluid leak rad area

both front brake lipped

brake pipes at rear corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 113,298 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 106,573 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 106,573 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 102,621 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine & gearbox oil leaking

rear tow bar fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2007 97,302 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 84,450 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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KMS 918E is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 101,610 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 KMS 918E, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KMS 918E is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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