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S566 GJW

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,392 mi
Last recorded158,392 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS566 GJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 158,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 158,379 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 153,124 miles

Nearside mirror damaged slightly.

brake pipes rusting up in places.

Fail 28 Sep 2017 153,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror damaged slightly.

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes rusting up in places.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 146,248 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 148,248 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 140,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear anti roll bar links missing

Pass 7 Aug 2015 140,852 miles

rear anti roll bar links missing

Pass 28 Sep 2013 127,619 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 127,619 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2012 114,824 miles

front headlamps slightly cloudy

Pass 27 Sep 2011 110,343 miles

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2010 102,844 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 88,212 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 88,056 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 79,293 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 79,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2007 67,611 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 67,369 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

some damage to front number plate.

Fail 2 Oct 2006 53,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake pads worn to legal limit

Pass 2 Oct 2006 53,938 miles

front and rear brake pads worn to legal limit

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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S566 GJW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S566 GJW, 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 S566 GJW registered?

S566 GJW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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