MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,916 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front number plate cracked
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
play in both front lower ball joints - recommend replacement
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
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
front number plate cracked
slight play in steering rack
front number plate cracked
headlamp beam definitions weak
rear seat belts slow to retract
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
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
n/s rear tyre getting low
slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of S8 ALB?
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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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