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S968 RCV

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,610 mi
Last recorded84,610 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 RCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 84,610 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 81,362 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 81,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 76,742 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 73,169 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 68,986 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 65,959 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 63,093 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 63,093 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 58,381 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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S968 RCV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S968 RCV, 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 S968 RCV registered?

S968 RCV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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