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R905 KNV

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,756 mi
Last recorded79,756 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 79,756 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 79,754 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 76,002 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 76,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 75,227 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,687 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,587 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,184 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,562 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 51,914 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 51,914 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,734 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 49,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,313 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 47,313 miles

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

Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,350 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,279 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 41,476 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 38,994 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,212 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 32,747 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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R905 KNV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R905 KNV, 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 R905 KNV registered?

R905 KNV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R905 KNV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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