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S836 CWW

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,170 mi
Last recorded150,170 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 CWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 150,170 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 145,072 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 139,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 132,009 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 127,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 126,685 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 126,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 124,431 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 124,371 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 115,993 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 115,967 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 109,877 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 98,157 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 98,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 81,816 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 81,816 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 30 May 2006 70,221 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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S836 CWW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S836 CWW, 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 S836 CWW registered?

S836 CWW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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