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S839 CVV

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,447 mi
Last recorded120,447 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS839 CVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 120,447 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

slight movement in the offside front steering system joints

Fail 22 Jun 2010 120,447 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight movement in the offside front steering system joints

Pass 27 Jun 2009 116,173 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 116,164 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 103,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Jul 2008 103,030 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Jun 2007 96,540 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 96,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2006 89,910 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 89,786 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 80,551 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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S839 CVV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S839 CVV, 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 S839 CVV registered?

S839 CVV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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