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S141 NFV

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,287 mi
Last recorded166,287 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 NFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 166,287 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 155,676 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 151,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

brake pedal anti-slip slight incomplete.

n/s/f and o/s/f steering gaiter deteriorated and insecure.

n/s/r cv gaiter split.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 151,378 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

brake pedal anti-slip slight incomplete.

n/s/f and o/s/f steering gaiter deteriorated and insecure.

n/s/r cv gaiter split.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 145,885 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 145,885 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 139,180 miles

Nearside front inner track rod has a play.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 139,180 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front inner track rod has a play.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 133,250 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 126,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

hand brake weak

Pass 14 Jan 2008 121,713 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2007 114,124 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 113,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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S141 NFV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S141 NFV, 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 S141 NFV registered?

S141 NFV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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