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S87 DTA

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,511 mi
Last recorded58,511 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 DTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,511 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,151 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 54,660 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 53,304 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 53,269 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 51,452 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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S87 DTA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S87 DTA, 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 S87 DTA registered?

S87 DTA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S87 DTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S87 DTA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S87 DTA have outstanding finance?

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