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T789 HRV

1999 Mercedes Ml

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes Ml92,286 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT789 HRV
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2024

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 152,101 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing & Worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both Sides Rear Wheel Arch Surface Corrosion.

Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Fail 21 Apr 2021

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts, Worn & Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing & Worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing, Worn & Nails. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both Sides Rear Wheel Arch Surface Corrosion.

Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Pass 8 Jun 2020 136,170 miles

Underside general corrosion.

coolant low.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides & chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Stone Chip on windscreen.

Offside Front wheel arch corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both Side wheel arch corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2019

Offside Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 144,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear wheel arches (5.2.6)

Fail 12 May 2018 144,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear wheel arches (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2017 108,465 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front brake pads getting low

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Apr 2017 108,006 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both rear wheel arches corroded

ETS light on

Front brake pads getting low

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Apr 2016 97,903 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 97,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 86,233 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,057 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

middle and reae exhaust duct corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 83,606 miles

Both rear wheel arches deteriorated

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 83,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear wheel arches deteriorated

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 81,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 80,277 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 80,229 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 76,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 76,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 69,551 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 64,493 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 64,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 55,215 miles

Front and rear tyres close to limit.

Front discs getting low.

Slight play in front ball joints.

Stone chips in screen.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 48,276 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Ml?

Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 259 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
259
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Stop lamp not working 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Registration plate lamp not working 45
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T789 HRV is a 1999 Mercedes Ml in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 92,286 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 Ml fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T789 HRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T789 HRV is a 1999 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 26 August 1999.

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