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S775 NBL

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,403 mi
Last recorded162,403 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS775 NBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 162,403 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 162,403 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 150,890 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 150,890 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 143,647 miles

Front o/s tyre worn inner edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 140,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 138,161 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 138,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 131,077 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 120,200 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 116,380 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 116,375 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 May 2010 111,075 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 111,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both power steering pipes to rack loose and moving when steering side to side

Pass 20 Oct 2008 98,742 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 98,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 94,494 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 94,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 88,723 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 79,944 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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S775 NBL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S775 NBL, 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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S775 NBL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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