MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nail in nearside rear tyre
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
slight play in nearside steering rack end ball joint
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
all advisories same as previous VT32
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advise chip in windscreen is 10mm
Advise damage to offside mirror
Advise plastic sill covers fitted
Advise rear number plate loose
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S148 GVL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S148 GVL, 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 S148 GVL registered?
S148 GVL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S148 GVL safe to buy?
The MOT history for S148 GVL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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