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M669 CCC

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,491 mi
Last recorded156,491 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM669 CCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 156,491 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low at outside edge.

offside front tyre cracking at treaded areas.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 146,643 miles

ESP light on

ETS light on

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

damage front reg plate

front discs show corrosion and pitting

offside door mirror loose

Fail 12 Nov 2008 146,641 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ESP light on

ETS light on

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

damage front reg plate

front discs show corrosion and pitting

offside door mirror loose

Pass 13 Nov 2007 141,438 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 124,606 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 124,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

power steering pipe corroded

power steering pipe mounting broken

steering rack movement with mounting bushes

Pass 29 Oct 2005 113,708 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 113,561 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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M669 CCC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M669 CCC, 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 M669 CCC registered?

M669 CCC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is M669 CCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M669 CCC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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