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S987 TKU

1998 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,436 mi
Last recorded59,436 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml104,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 TKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2018 59,436 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 130,017 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 128,708 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 128,070 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 125,015 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 122,200 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 122,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 110,275 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 110,271 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 103,010 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 103,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 92,269 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 92,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 84,379 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 68,214 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 53,496 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 43,209 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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S987 TKU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S987 TKU, 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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S987 TKU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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