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S737 WJN

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,970 mi
Last recorded161,970 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS737 WJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 161,970 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 161,970 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Major oil leak

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 158,462 miles

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

Handbrake performance low

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc's corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to gain access to boot

Unable to test rear seats/seat belts in boot

Pass 11 Nov 2010 152,293 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 142,775 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 137,058 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 128,313 miles

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes in very poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s/f brake disc is very red as if caliper has been binding

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak from n/s of engine area

Fail 18 Feb 2008 128,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes in very poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s/f brake disc is very red as if caliper has been binding

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak from n/s of engine area

Pass 27 Nov 2006 110,862 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 93,410 miles

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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S737 WJN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S737 WJN, 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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S737 WJN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 December 1998.

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