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R571 SGF

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,000 mi
Last recorded91,000 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 SGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 91,000 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 87,217 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 82,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 31 May 2007 77,136 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 77,136 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 69,682 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 69,682 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R571 SGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R571 SGF, 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 R571 SGF registered?

R571 SGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R571 SGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R571 SGF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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