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MBZ 5221

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,413 mi
Last recorded113,413 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 5221
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 113,413 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 113,413 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 99,728 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 93,405 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 85,503 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 75,737 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 75,667 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 75,494 miles

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

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

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

Rear 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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MBZ 5221 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MBZ 5221, 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 MBZ 5221 registered?

MBZ 5221 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is MBZ 5221 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 5221 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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