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S577 HJW

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,099 mi
Last recorded224,099 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS577 HJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 224,099 miles

All visible brake pipes have been coated in grease

Pass 2 Jan 2013 222,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 215,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear light unit distorted

power steering noisy

Pass 14 Apr 2010 214,897 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 204,688 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 204,682 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)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 194,419 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 194,419 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 172,902 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 172,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damp in n/s headlight

Pass 23 Sep 2005 156,385 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 156,380 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S577 HJW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S577 HJW, 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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S577 HJW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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