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S885 ETE

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,309 mi
Last recorded124,309 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 ETE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 124,309 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 124,160 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 120,168 miles

nearside front headlamp dryed out

Fail 3 Oct 2008 120,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front wiper blades in poor condition,rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Oct 2007 113,406 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F O/S/F Tyres worn on inside edge

N/S/R Lower bottom ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 107,219 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 107,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S885 ETE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S885 ETE, 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 S885 ETE registered?

S885 ETE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S885 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S885 ETE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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