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S148 GVL

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,230 mi
Last recorded163,230 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 GVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 163,230 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2009 158,225 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight play in nearside steering rack end ball joint

Pass 25 Jun 2008 154,325 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 154,325 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 149,636 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 149,554 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 139,238 miles

all advisories same as previous VT32

Fail 11 Sep 2006 139,238 miles

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.

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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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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