1998 Mercedes ML 3.2L Petrol · S414 VKW
1998 Mercedes ML (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 119,146 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES ML
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3199cc
S414 VKW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2014
- 119,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S414 VKW Mileage History
- 13/09/200692,995 mi
- 14/09/200692,995 mi
- 04/07/200893,038 mi+43 mi
- 04/07/200893,038 mi
- 23/12/200897,634 mi+4,596 mi
- 17/11/2009103,607 mi+5,973 mi
- 17/11/2010108,715 mi+5,108 mi
- 01/12/2010108,640 mi-75 mi
- 02/12/2011112,989 mi+4,349 mi
- 07/12/2011113,084 mi+95 mi
- 24/11/2012117,066 mi+3,982 mi
- 27/11/2012117,066 mi
- 09/01/2014119,138 mi+2,072 mi
- 26/01/2014119,145 mi+7 mi
- 26/01/2014119,146 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,548 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S414 VKW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes Ml (S414 VKW) between September 2006 and January 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.
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