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S612 XRJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,444 mi
Last recorded131,444 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS612 XRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 131,444 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 128,272 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 128,272 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 123,339 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 116,615 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 111,980 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 111,980 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 100,913 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 93,938 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 85,826 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 85,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Advise one of three washer jets not working on left side.

oil leak

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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S612 XRJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S612 XRJ, 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 S612 XRJ registered?

S612 XRJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S612 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S612 XRJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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