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S826 NSA

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,232 mi
Last recorded91,232 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 NSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 91,232 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 91,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 84,232 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 79,532 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 79,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 71,220 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 71,220 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 56,845 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,259 miles

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

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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S826 NSA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S826 NSA, 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 S826 NSA registered?

S826 NSA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S826 NSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S826 NSA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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