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S157 TBJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,392 mi
Last recorded109,392 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 TBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2008 109,392 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 105,490 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 19 Jul 2006 100,401 miles

front brake pads very thin

play o/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 25 Jul 2005 94,449 miles

o/s/r handbrake efficiency poor

some surface corrosion to chassis rails

surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

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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S157 TBJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S157 TBJ, 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 S157 TBJ registered?

S157 TBJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S157 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S157 TBJ shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S157 TBJ have outstanding finance?

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