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S135 AMC

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

148,327 mi
Last recorded148,327 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS135 AMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 148,327 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 148,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 138,300 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 138,282 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 128,000 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 128,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 126,372 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted

unable to see all front to to rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Jun 2011 126,372 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted

unable to see all front to to rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2010 124,144 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

number plates stuck on top of number plates

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2010 124,141 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

number plates stuck on top of number plates

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2009 119,741 miles

both rear lower ball joints have very slight lift

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2009 119,740 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear lower ball joints have very slight lift

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2008 117,513 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2007 114,373 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 110,848 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 110,836 miles

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

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

Rear 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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S135 AMC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S135 AMC, 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 S135 AMC registered?

S135 AMC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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