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S8 ALB

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,916 mi
Last recorded126,916 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 ALB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2010 126,916 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

play in both front lower ball joints - recommend replacement

Fail 12 Aug 2010 126,916 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

play in both front lower ball joints - recommend replacement

Fail 25 Aug 2009 112,615 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Aug 2009 112,615 miles

front number plate cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2008 97,420 miles

front number plate cracked

headlamp beam definitions weak

rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 21 Aug 2008 97,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

headlamp beam definitions weak

rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 4 Sep 2007 83,073 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre getting low

slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 4 Sep 2007 83,073 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low

slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 22 Aug 2006 67,108 miles

front brake pads approximately 70% worn

front indicator bulbs pale

hi level stoplamp not working if connected

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 8 Nov 2005 58,248 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 58,248 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S8 ALB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black 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 S8 ALB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S8 ALB registered?

S8 ALB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S8 ALB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 ALB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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