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S561 NNV

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,684 mi
Last recorded159,684 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS561 NNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2017 159,684 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured collapsed at upper coil (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four bushes at mounting points (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at center box joint (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 157,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 157,729 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 154,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2014 152,782 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

passenger AIRBAG off

Fail 22 Mar 2014 152,781 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

passenger AIRBAG off

Pass 19 Apr 2013 149,801 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 143,394 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 143,387 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 132,756 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 131,233 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 125,261 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 115,260 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 115,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 109,625 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 101,309 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 101,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S561 NNV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S561 NNV, 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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S561 NNV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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