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S742 EBX

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Lpg 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

215,700 mi
Last recorded215,700 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 EBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 215,700 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 215,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 196,661 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 177,872 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 177,857 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 170,709 miles

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

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

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

LPG tank corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Sterering rack mount bushes perished.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 154,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Wipers starting to smear.

Fail 6 Apr 2009 154,234 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Wipers starting to smear.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 145,240 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 145,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 129,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 129,908 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 108,077 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 108,077 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 108,076 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

horn control intermittant

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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S742 EBX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 S742 EBX, 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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S742 EBX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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