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S837 RCS

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,483 mi
Last recorded117,483 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 RCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2018 117,483 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , also limited inspection due to plastic covers /gaurds (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm /outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

plastic under trays limiting inspection

slight play in steering rack mountings

Pass 19 Jun 2017 110,037 miles

oil evident on engine but not dripping

Fail 8 Apr 2017 109,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dbush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 103,949 miles

various brake pipes cooper greased

Fail 5 Apr 2016 103,949 miles

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

various brake pipes cooper greased

Pass 7 Jul 2010 103,933 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 98,241 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 93,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 86,801 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 80,600 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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S837 RCS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver 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 S837 RCS, 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 S837 RCS registered?

S837 RCS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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