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S701 AWP

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,196 mi
Last recorded118,196 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS701 AWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 118,196 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 118,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,932 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,606 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

drivers window dose not open

Fail 22 Mar 2013 103,552 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

drivers window dose not open

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Mar 2012 97,185 miles

2 x warning lights on on dash esp and bas

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

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

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

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

n/s/rear seat has a child seat fitted,seat belt not tested.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 97,182 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

2 x warning lights on on dash esp and bas

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

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

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

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

n/s/rear seat has a child seat fitted,seat belt not tested.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 89,116 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 82,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 82,996 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gaiter split on n/s/f track rod end

Pass 27 Feb 2009 77,747 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 77,747 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 74,483 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 67,882 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 67,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 65,763 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 65,763 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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S701 AWP 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 58.8%.

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 S701 AWP, 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 S701 AWP registered?

S701 AWP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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