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M333 ALB

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

166,992 mi
Last recorded166,992 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 ALB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 166,992 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 166,981 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 156,781 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 156,781 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 148,030 miles

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 148,030 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 141,430 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 141,430 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 134,041 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 123,834 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 19 Feb 2009 123,834 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 111,516 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 111,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 100,561 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 89,623 miles

offside rear door does not open from outside

power steering rack leaking slightly

Fail 16 Feb 2006 89,622 miles

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.

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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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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