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S805 HKN

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,016 mi
Last recorded150,016 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS805 HKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 150,016 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 150,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 142,994 miles

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

Speedometer illumination dim.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 138,571 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 126,216 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 126,216 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 114,626 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 93,512 miles

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

Long park brake travel.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 81,140 miles

4 advisorys at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2006 81,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

chip in windscreen

oil leak

rear wiper split

surface rust on exhaust

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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S805 HKN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S805 HKN, 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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S805 HKN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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