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M100 PES

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,530 mi
Last recorded128,530 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 PES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 128,530 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 128,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 116,928 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 107,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f side mirror slight loose

Fail 13 Aug 2009 107,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f side mirror slight loose

Pass 10 Jun 2008 93,365 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 81,103 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 79,187 miles

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

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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M100 PES is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M100 PES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M100 PES registered?

M100 PES is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is M100 PES safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 PES shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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