MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
air freshner on int. mirror
all brake pads starting to get low
both rear tyres low on tread
esp warning light on
ext. system starting to rust in places
general oil leaks around engine area
general wear on discs
metal brake pipes starting to rust in places
n/s/f mud flap missing-o/s/f loose
n/s/f tyre replaced
n/s/r tyre side wall wearing
o/s/f seat covering wearing
oil leaks around diff area
plastic covers fitted over sils
rear wiper blade worn out
rearmost seats folded away
slight damage to o/s door step support
spare wheel holder rusty & weak
surface rust on parts of susp.
tow bar fitted no tow ball seen
underside of car has surface rust in places
Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
offside rear door does not open from outside
power steering rack leaking slightly
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M333 ALB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 M333 ALB, 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 M333 ALB registered?
M333 ALB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 October 1998.
Is M333 ALB safe to buy?
The MOT history for M333 ALB shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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