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S53 CMV

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,944 mi
Last recorded89,944 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 CMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2009 89,944 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 89,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 89,604 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 84,186 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 84,115 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2005 77,803 miles

bumper insecure

rear number plate slight discolour

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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S53 CMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S53 CMV, 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 S53 CMV registered?

S53 CMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S53 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S53 CMV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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