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MIL 5157

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,453 mi
Last recorded127,453 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 5157
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 127,453 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 118,438 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 106,167 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 93,645 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 93,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 84,415 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 84,321 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 72,954 miles

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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MIL 5157 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 75%.

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 MIL 5157, 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

How do I check the history of MIL 5157?

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What year was MIL 5157 registered?

MIL 5157 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is MIL 5157 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 5157 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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