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S116 JGW

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,597 mi
Last recorded90,597 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 JGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 90,597 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 88,161 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,017 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 83,639 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 81,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,888 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,547 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 77,122 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 75,461 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 75,461 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,040 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 63,705 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 60,097 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 58,345 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 52,290 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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S116 JGW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S116 JGW, 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 S116 JGW registered?

S116 JGW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S116 JGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S116 JGW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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