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S958 XOO

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,100 mi
Last recorded138,100 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS958 XOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 138,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 117,324 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2016 117,324 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2015 101,708 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 93,223 miles

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 86,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 81,166 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 11 Jan 2012 81,166 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 28 Dec 2011 81,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside parking brake effort low compared to nearside

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Rear wiper blade split and deteriorated

Spare tyre bald

Throttle sticks

Pass 31 Dec 2010 75,946 miles

N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL POOR

NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE

Fail 31 Dec 2010 75,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL POOR

NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 75,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

offside front tyre perished and close to the limit

offside parking brake effort weak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 71,380 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Dec 2008 66,723 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre pershing

Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,934 miles

ate lamp on dash

Fail 10 Dec 2007 60,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 52,074 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 52,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 52,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 43,075 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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S958 XOO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S958 XOO, 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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S958 XOO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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