MOT Status
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121,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated temp hand brake release (1.1.6 (d))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended BUCKEL (7.1.2 (d))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated temp hand brake release (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wheel rim damaged
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking in both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak all over under shields ()
Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both rear outer cables (3.5.1b)
whilst carrying out emission test acceleration not detected
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking in both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak all over under shields ()
Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both rear outer cables (3.5.1b)
whilst carrying out emission test acceleration not detected
ENGINE MAN LAMP/COIL SHOWING ON DASH
Offside Front TYRE NAILED 255/50/19
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
ENGINE MAN LAMP/COIL SHOWING ON DASH
Offside Front TYRE NAILED 255/50/19
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside rear tyre outer side wall cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside rear tyre outer side wall cracking
SRS light staying on
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
SRS light staying on
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LB57 SXU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 86,046 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 LB57 SXU, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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LB57 SXU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 January 2008.
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