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R653 TRW

1997 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,933 mi
Last recorded89,933 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 TRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 89,933 miles

o/s wing mirror cover is missing

Pass 22 Mar 2012 88,279 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 88,279 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,319 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 82,274 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 82,273 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 82,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 76,839 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 58,156 miles

handbrake long

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2006 55,415 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 55,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage both n/plates

slight corrosion rear discs

unable to check door sills correctly due plastic sill covers fitted

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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R653 TRW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R653 TRW, 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 29 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 R653 TRW registered?

R653 TRW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R653 TRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R653 TRW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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