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S877 FLG

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Lpg 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,291 mi
Last recorded138,291 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS877 FLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 138,291 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 124,262 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 124,252 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 124,322 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 119,672 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 119,672 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 113,844 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 109,417 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 109,364 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2013 105,441 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 105,440 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 100,507 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 100,506 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2011

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 5 May 2011

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 May 2010 90,518 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 90,513 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 81,739 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 72,547 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 72,547 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 69,904 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 58,138 miles

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

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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S877 FLG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 3,199cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S877 FLG, 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 S877 FLG registered?

S877 FLG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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