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S5 BJO

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,480 mi
Last recorded119,480 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 BJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 119,480 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 117,091 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 112,221 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 100,488 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 100,478 miles

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

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

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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S5 BJO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S5 BJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 BJO registered?

S5 BJO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S5 BJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 BJO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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