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R788 NGF

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Maroon Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

198,784 mi
Last recorded198,784 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 NGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 198,784 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 194,900 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 194,102 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 191,523 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 183,508 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 175,020 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 175,020 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking Pipe leaking slightly at connection to off side front caliper. (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 170,181 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 166,122 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 162,393 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 152,965 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 147,371 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 141,820 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 138,411 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 134,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 134,887 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 129,032 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 128,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2008 124,499 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorating

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2007 123,887 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front number plate deteriorating

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2007 118,160 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 118,160 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside 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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R788 NGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Maroon with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R788 NGF, 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 R788 NGF registered?

R788 NGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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