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S78 YHK

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,737 mi
Last recorded135,737 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 YHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 135,737 miles

Centre Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel bushes got a bit of play in them. (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front top mount bushes slightly worn

Offside Front top mount bushes slightly worn

Fail 4 Apr 2016 135,737 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel bushes got a bit of play in them. (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front top mount bushes slightly worn

Offside Front top mount bushes slightly worn

Pass 9 Apr 2015 128,442 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 120,892 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 120,892 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 114,833 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 108,695 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 101,474 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 94,358 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 94,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 85,871 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 78,052 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 79,425 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 62,790 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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S78 YHK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S78 YHK, 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 S78 YHK registered?

S78 YHK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S78 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S78 YHK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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